Arsenal are working on a deal to sign midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. Dialogue between the clubs and with the player’s representatives is advancing, as Arsenal try to land the 18-year-old Norway youth international.

Amid their resurgence as a title-challenging team, Arsenal have become used to battling with rival clubs to sign players and the hunt for Nypan is no exception. However, given not every target has ended up at the Emirates, the Gunners must not be beaten to the signing of Sverre Nypan.

Arsenal are being heavily linked with Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan in the transfer window, although they face competition from a number of clubs for his signature. The Gunners are in need of a forward acquisition this month but have also set their sights on landing one of Europe’s hottest midfield prospects.

The midfielder made his debut aged 15 and is the latest exciting prospect to come out of Norway, in the footsteps of Odegaard and Haaland

The gifted teenager has made a record-breaking start to his career in Norway, attracting the attention of Europe's elite in the process

Arsenal and Manchester City are battling to sign teenage midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg, sources have told ESPN.

Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan has been named in the Rosenborg squad for their training camp in Portugal this month, amid mounting interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are one of several clubs keen on signing Nypan, who is regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in Europe.

Arsenal have just a few days left to decide whether to add to their squad during the winter transfer window as the Gunners look to keep their fading title hopes alive