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Aston Villa are close to signing 18-year-old Sverre Nypan, a talented midfielder from Norway. Nypan plays for Rosenborg and is highly rated. Villa are now ahead in the race to sign him, beating out teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Girona.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Sverre Nypan is seen as one of Europe’s best young talents, and Villa are leading the chase for his signature. Nypan, who joined Rosenborg at age 15, had a great 2024 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 10 assists. Villa impressed Nypan with their plans for the future, moving ahead of suitors like Arsenal and Girona, who wanted to send him on loan to La Liga before bringing him to Manchester City. Villa are yet to reach an agreement with Rosenborg and the player, but they are confident of sealing the deal.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Nypan has shown maturity beyond his years and has represented the Norwegian national team at various youth levels. The midfielder, known for his creativity, ball retention, and work rate, has been likened to compatriot Martin Ødegaard. His potential signing would be a significant boost to Villa, who are looking to challenge for European places in the Premier League under Unai Emery. Villa are keen to add to their young squad and the player showcases their bet on younger talent, either through transfers or through their academy which has produced great talents in the last few years.
WHAT’S NEXT?
If the transfer goes through, Nypan is expected to complete his move in the summer transfer window. Villa are currently preparing for their Champions League second leg match against Paris Saint Germain, where they will try to overcome a 3-1 deficit after their loss in Paris. After that, the team Newcastle and Manchester City, as they try to secure a top-4 finish against direct competitors. Nypan, meanwhile, is focusing on recovering from a muscle strain as he aims to return to action in time for Rosenborg’s upcoming game.
