Nypan is regarded as one of the biggest prospects in European football. The Norwegian has been playing regular top-flight football for Rosenborg since the age of 16.

Arsenal were confident of being able to land him after holding very positive talks in January, but the player ultimately decided against moving in the winter. City Football Group-owned Girona were also in talks to sign Nypan with a view to a future move to Manchester City.

Aston Villa are working to close a deal to sign midfield talent Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg.

Sverre Nypan has been a target for the likes of Villa, Arsenal and Girona — holding talks with them all in the winter market before deciding to readdress the situation ahead of the summer window.

There is optimism at Villa Park that the coveted 18-year-old is enthusiastic about a move there, although they must still agree personal terms and a fee with Rosenborg, so a deal is not yet done.

Aston Villa will hope to finalise Nypan’s arrival in what may prove a significant coup, given the battle to secure the Norway youth international’s services.

Nypan scored his first goal of the new Norwegian season earlier this month after netting eight times last year and providing 10 assists across all competitions. He has been likened to compatriot Martin Odegaard, but he will soon be able to forge his own path in the Premier League.