Rosenborg starlet Sverre Nypan is set to remain with the Norwegian club despite strong interest from the Premier League, David Ornstein reveals.
The Athletic reporter states the 18-year-old midfielder, who has drawn comparisons to Arsenal captain and compatriot Martin Odeegard, is “expected to stay at Rosenborg until the end of the season” despite interest from the Gunners and other top sides.
Manchester United had previously been strongly linked with Nypan with a report relayed by The Peoples Person contending the club had been “leading the race” for the youngster. However, Nypan and his representatives were said to be awaiting “first-team assurances” from prospective suitors before a move away from Norway was considered.
The highly-rated midfielder, who joined Rosenborg in 2022, is an impressively versatile player. He’s been deployed in a wide range of roles for the Eliteserien side, including as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder and attacking midfielder.
Nypan has even featured as a stiker for the Troillongan, underscoring his broad skillset and strong attacking instincts. In 60 appearances for Rosenborg, the 18-year-old has returned an impressive 13 goals and 11 assists.
Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system, which utilises a midfield pivot in front of two number tens and a centre-forward, lends itself perfectly to Nypan’s talents, offering a number of positions the Norwegian could fill.
Nypan is an excellent ball-carrier, with incisive passing and tricky dribbling – attributes sorely lacking in the current United squad.
But it was Arsenal who had emerged as the frontrunners for the youngster’s services in January with the financial situation at Old Trafford – due to the acute pressure of the Premier League’s profits and sustainability rules (PSR) – likely hindering the Red Devils’ ability to pursue a deal.
However, United will retain the chance to sign Nypan in the next transfer window as the 18-year-old has decided to stay at Rosenborg for the remainder of the season, Ornstein reveals.
🚨 Sverre Nypan now expected to stay at Rosenborg for rest of season. 18yo midfield talent pursued by Arsenal, Girona & others but no agreement struck for winter move. Norway youth int’l set to remain with #Rosenborg while considering future @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/xZFwxqZX6i
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 31, 2025
Tweet: “Sverre Nypan now expected to stay at Rosenborg for rest of season. 18yo midfield talent pursued by Arsenal, Girona & others but no agreement struck for winter move. Norway youth int’l set to remain with #Rosenborg while considering future.”
INEOS have implemented a decisive pivot towards talented youngsters in their first year at the helm at Old Trafford.
The capture of 19-year-old Leny Yoro, beating out interest from Real Madrid in the Lille defender, demonstrated this approach. And it has been buttressed by the capture of other starlets, including Chido Obi, Diego Leon and, most recently, Ayden Heaven.
It remains to be seen whether the club will revisit their long-standing interest in Nypan later in the year but the fact the 18-year-old will remain at Rosenborg for the immediate future leaves the prospect of another brilliant prospect being added to the ranks at Old Trafford.
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Darragh Fox
Darragh is a writer for The Peoples Person who spent three years as a history graduate slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about.
