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By SIMON JONES Published: 17: 47 AEST, 15 April 2025 | Updated: 19: 32 AEST, 15 April 2025 5 View comments Aston Villa have held talks with Norway midfield prospect Sverre Nypan as they look to head off competition from Arsenal and Girona. The 18-year old from Rosenborg held extensive negotiations with interested parties in January and was the guest of compatriot, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for their game against Chelsea. Despite offers from Arsenal, Nypan and his father Arne decided the best course of action was to stay in Norway until the summer. Villa have since revived discussions and have made progress in convincing the teenager that his Premier League first team pathway may be best served at Villa Park. The midfielder has made 62 senior appearances for Rosenborg so far in his career, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists. Nypan struck eight times from midfield in the Norwegian top flight last season. Aston Villa have held talks with 18-year-old Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan over a move Unai Emery's side are bidding to beat Arsenal to the signing of the talented midfield prospect Nypan has already played over 60 times for Rosenborg and has scored 14 goals for the club Nypan made his debut for Rosenborg on 6 November 2022, starting in a league match against Jerv. He became the youngest player ever to represent Rosenborg at 15 years and 322 days and is now a regular starter for the club. In May 2023, he became the youngest player to score in a league match for them, at just 16 years and 145 days old. Nypan made his debut for Norway's Under-21 side last year and has featured five times at that level.
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