Man United in pole position to sign remarkable midfield talent as team-mate makes clear transfer hint

Man United in pole position to sign remarkable midfield talent as team-mate makes clear transfer hint

According to reports, Manchester United is outbidding teams like Arsenal and Chelsea for Sverre Nypan, and there has been a strong indication that the talented Norwegian may eventually join Old Trafford.

Nypan, a remarkable 17-year-old prospect, is now playing for Rosenborg in Norway’s top division and for Norway’s U21 team.

Despite his young age, the teenager has been likened to Martin Odegaard because of his amazing dribbling and excellent vision, which are giving opponent players all kinds of trouble.

Nypan’s contract expires in December 2026, and Rosenborg has no intention of consenting to an extension, thus he will have to sell him soon.

Dan Ashworth was initially in charge of the pursuit but Man Utd remain intent on landing him even after the sporting director’s shock exit.

Nypan’s Rosenborg team-mates seem to be predicting him to join United, too.

During Rosenborg’s recent ‘Secret Santa’ video (via United In Focus), which took a look inside the dressing room as the players exchanged gifts, Nypan was filmed receiving a 2025 United club calendar.

Man Utd eager to win Sverre Nypan chase
While this does not guarantee that Nypan will be playing for United next season, it does suggest he would like to join the Red Devils most out of all his potential suitors.

Sources have previously confirmed to TEAMtalk that Arsenal and Chelsea have joined United in scouting the teenager amid his enticing contract situation. But United are the frontrunners to tie up a deal as things stand.

Although, he wants assurances he will play regularly if he does swap Rosenborg for United.

Nypan could become the latest promising youngster to join United’s ranks. They have already brought in Sekou Kone and Chido Obi-Martin and are targeting Paraguayan starlet Diego Leon next.

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