Arsenal are said to be pursuing a deal to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sover Nippon from Rosenberg, who is set to travel to Manchester City’s campus for talks.
Athletic Report Talks between the Gunners and the players’ representatives are progressing, but no deal has yet materialised.
Nippon, regarded as one of Europe’s brightest young prospects, has enjoyed a rapid trajectory. He made his professional debut at the Eliteserien when he was just 15 years old. He then became Rosenberg’s youngest ever league goalscorer in May 2023 at the age of 16 years and 145 days.
Man United hijack transfer in January!
Manchester United were thought to be leading the raceBut now it seems they won’t sign the youngster.
It is believed that Arsenal see him as someone who can contribute to the first team immediately, even though he is still in his youth. Mikel Arteta’s squad has been stretched by injuries this season and the Spaniard is looking to bolster it with added depth.
Nippon will join compatriot Martin Odegaard if he joins Arsenal. It means Manchester United will miss out on the chance to sign the teenager who has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Interim athletic director Jason Aito has taken over the hiring after he resigned After Edu’s departure in November.
In talks with Man City
According to the Norwegian outlet Newspaper address And since confirmed by Fabrizio RomanoNippon will arrive in Manchester, where he will be told about the project at Pep Guardiola’s club.
However, unlike Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions will send him to City Football Group-owned Girona on loan before becoming part of Pep Guardiola’s side.
It is not yet clear which club is leading the race but a result should be made soon.
