Man Utd are set to miss out on Sverre Nypan. (Image: Getty)
have been heavily linked with Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan over the last year – but the Norwegian wonderkid looks set to join a rival. in September claimed that United had been so impressed by Nypan’s early development that they were ready to fast-track a swoop in January.
However, it appears like other English heavyweights are ahead of the Red Devils in the race to secure the 18-year-old’s highly-regarded services.
On Saturday, Nypan was pictured at the Etihad Stadium to watch ‘s 3-1 win against in the .
According to , the Rosenborg starlet arrived in Manchester on Friday and visited City, where the club laid out their project.
Nypan’s potential move to the champions could include an initial loan at La Liga outfit Girona, one of City’s sister clubs.
However, claim that are also pushing for his signature and dialogue between the parties is advancing.
The Norway youth international has already made 60 senior appearances, registering 13 goals and 11 assists, and helped Rosenborg finish fourth in last season’s Eliteserien table.
United received a taste of what they could be getting when Nypan featured and shone in Rosenborg’s 1-0 win in pre-season last summer.
Man City are trying to sign Sverre Nypan. (Image: Getty)
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His team-mates fuelled the transfer fire further by gifting the versatile star a United 2025 calendar during a on Rosenborg’s YouTube channel last month.
“It would obviously be a dream come true to play for ,” Nypan previously told the .
“I’m aware United has shown some interest, but I’m quite adamant that I don’t want to open that door yet. I want to focus on Rosenborg and not think too far ahead.”
One experienced Norwegian scout has described Nypan as the country’s next elite talent after Martin Odegaard and .
Nypan at the Etihad for City v Chelsea[]
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They told Mail Sport: “Nypan is a truly generational talent. If he continues to play like this, it’s very likely he’ll move within a year.”
The height of United’s links to Nypan came under ‘s rule, so the Dutchman’s departure may have sparked a change in recruitment plans.
‘s style of play differs from Ten Hag’s and would be a leading reason if Alejandro Garnacho leaves Old Trafford for before the January transfer deadline.
Nypan may not fit in with United’s new approach, and he looks primed to join one of his high-profile compatriots, Odegaard or Haaland, at or City instead.