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

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.

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.

The gifted teenager has made a record-breaking start to his career in Norway, attracting the attention of Europe's elite in the process

The midfielder made his debut aged 15 and is the latest exciting prospect to come out of Norway, in the footsteps of Odegaard and Haaland

Nypan has shot to prominence in recent weeks after having a superb campaign for his boyhood club, and at the age of just 18, is one of the brightest talents in football. Romano believes that could spur a huge race for his signature, with the Premier League 's top clubs all being interested.

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