Arsenal are 'working on a deal' to sign Rosenborg wonderkid Sverre Nypan, who has reportedly flown to England to thrash out negotiations with his suitors.

Sverre Nypan played for Rosenborg against Manchester United in a friendly last summer (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of talented 18-year-old midfielder and Manchester City target Sverre Nypan,

Arsenal are in advanced talks to hijack Manchester City's attempts to complete their fourth January signing, according to David Ornstein.

Mikel Arteta has revealed he is consulting with his Arsenal squad over new signings as he underlined the need to bring in a forward before the January transfer window shuts. Arsenal are in the market for attacking reinforcements after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both picked up injuries.

Arsenal transfer target Sverre Nypan is reportedly negotiating a move to not only the Emirates Stadium but Manchester City too as the Football Manager prodigy flies in for talks on Friday. Last week it was reported that both the Gunners and their Premier League title rivals were leading the race to sign Rosenborg prodigy Nypan.

Arsenal are on the hunt for a striker to improve their squad and Mikel Arteta has opened up on their search as he wants to sign 'the right player'.

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Arsenal are hoping to bring in a striker before the end of the January transfer window with the Gunners yet to make any additions this month