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.

THE BIGGER PICTUREAccording to The Telegraph, Arsenal will face competition from Girona, who are also determined to sign the wonderkid. Backed by the City Football Group, Girona are pushing hard to sign the midfielder and remain confident that they will be able to convince him to come to La Liga,

Arsenal have been told Sverre Nypan is set to make a decision on his future imminently. The Gunners are among a number of club’s tracking the Rosenborg midfielder and had been confident of signing him ahead of a number of Premier League rivals.

Alongside their pursuit of Nypan, the Gunners are also believed to be exploring centre-forward options in the winter transfer market. Injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus have left them light up top and dented their chances of catching Liverpool in the title race.

Arsenal are leading the race for Rosenborg's Sverre Nypan, with talks about the player having ramped up over the weekend. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted considerable attention this January, with interest also coming from Aston Villa and the City Football Group through Girona.

Arsenal have reportedly assured Sverre Nypan a place in Mikel Arteta's first-team squad if they secure his signature.

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

Arsenal’s move for Norwegian youngster Sverre Nypan is advancing, according to the Independent.They say the Gunners are leading the race for the 18-year-old, who is also interesting Man City as