Man Utd identify priority January target

Cameron Smith

• 20 Sept 2024 19:00 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United are reportedly hoping to sign Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan during the January transfer window.

The Red Devils have been tracking his progress in Norway for over a year and they are now ready to launch a formal pursuit of the 17-year-old in the winter window.

That is according to GiveMeSport, who report that Man Utd were originally planning on signing Nypan next summer, but they are now ready to finalise a deal in January.

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The teenager has been frequently compared to both Martin Odegaard and Frenkie de Jong over the past 12 months and Man Utd have sent scouts to watch him in action multiple times as they eye a move in 2025.

Furthermore, following links to the Red Devils’ Nypan recently admitted: “It would obviously be a dream come true to play for Manchester United. 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.”

Man Utd signed Sekou Kone and Manuel Ugarte during the summer transfer window, but they remain in the market for a new central midfielder amid the uncertain futures of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.

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Who is Sverre Nypan?

Nypan made his senior debut for Rosenborg against FK Jerv in November 2022, becoming the club’s youngest ever player at just 15 years and 322 days old.

He followed that record up by becoming the club’s youngest goalscorer of all time when he scored versus Bodo/Glimt aged 16 years and 145 days.

In total, the 17-year-old has already made 52 senior appearances for Rosenborg, while he has notched five goals and nine assists in 25 games so far this season.

His current contract with the Norwegian giants runs until December 2026, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) stands at €3 million.