Arsenal and Manchester City are battling to sign teenage midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg, sources have told ESPN.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. Dialogue between the clubs and with the player’s representatives is advancing, as Arsenal try to land the 18-year-old Norway youth international.

The report adds that Arsenal are hopeful that his relationship with fellow coutryman Odegaard could help influence Nypan’s decision. Any deal would likely see the teenager come