Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 17-year-old Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg BK.
Sverre Nypan is highly rated across Europe, and Manchester United will face competition from Chelsea for his signature according to a report by Give Me Sport. However, the Red Devils are edging closer to securing his signature ahead of their Premier League rivals.
Manchester United need to add more quality and depth to their midfield unit, and the 17-year-old would be a long-term addition for them. They have a proven track record of nurturing young players and the Red Devils could help the youngster fulfil his potential. The Red Devils are front-runners to get the deal done.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for Sverre Nypan as well. He would get to test himself at a higher level and the opportunity to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world will be hard to turn down.
Chelsea keen on Nypan
Chelsea have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players over the last few seasons as well and have their sights set on Sverre Nypan. The Blues are looking to add to the formidable pool of young talent already at the club, and the 17-year-old would be a quality investment.
It will be interesting to see if the two English clubs come forward with an offer to sign the teenage sensation in the coming months. If they can sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could look like a major bargain in the long term.
Previously the player was valued at £83 million according to a report via Give Me Sport, and it remains to be seen whether Rosenborg are willing to sell him for a more reasonable price. While there is no doubt that the 17-year-old is a tremendous talent, no club would be willing to pay £83 million for him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Manchester United and Chelsea have not been at their best in recent seasons, and they are looking to improve their squad adequately. Both clubs are looking to build a formidable side for the future, and it will be interesting to see who ends up signing the midfield sensation.