Aston Villa wasted no time reinforcing their squad for the second half of the season, sealing deals for Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia in the January transfer window. The Villains are still looking to bring more players through the door as they push for a deep run in the UEFA Champions League and a top-four finish in the Premier League.

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

How old is Sverre Nypan? He is 18 years old and is already a key member of the Norwegian U21 national team. Nypan actually became the youngest-ever player in Rosenborg’s history

Arsenal have been handed a significant boost in their attempts to beat other suitors to the signing of Sverre Halseth Nypan