Arsenal have been dealt a blow after Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan decided to stay at Rosenborg until the summer. Nypan has been attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester City’s sister club Girona, who coincidentally played each other in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Arsenal's transfer plans for one of Norway's most exciting young talents, Sverre Nypan, will need to take an alternative course of action.

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.

Sverre Nypan has made a decision on his immediate future amid transfer interest from Arsenal. The highly-rated teenager was in talks to join the Gunners this month, but was also said to be considering offers from the likes of Girona and Aston Villa.

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

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.

Aston Villa wasted no time reinforcing their squad for the second half of the season, sealing deals for Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia in the January transfer window. The Villains are still looking to bring more players through the door as they push for a deep run in the UEFA Champions League and a top-four finish in the Premier League.

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.