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Manchester United are looking to advance their interest in one of their young priority targets, with a deal potentially being looked at as early as January.
United’s sporting director Dan Ashworth is focusing on the long-term legacy of The Red Devils just as much as fixing the current squad for short-term success, a move that has seen him sign several young stars to the team this summer.
Whilst Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro e are all young, yet ready for the first squad, Ashworth has also brought in the likes of Samuel Lusale, Chido Obi-Martin and Sekou Kone to form the Red Devils of tomorrow.
However, another name might be added to this list much sooner than expected.
Manchester United’s interest in Sverre Halseth Nypan
Sverre Halseth Nypan has been on United’s radar for some time now, having looked at the 17-year-old throughout the summer, even facing him in the pre-season.
The Red Devil’s opening game of the pre-season saw them travel to Trondheim, Norway to take on Nypan’s current team, Rosenborg, where they lost 1-0.
United have been extremely impressed with the young midfielder, however, Brexit regulations got in the way of making an offer this summer. Unfortunately for United, as he lives and works outside of Britain, the club have to wait until he turns 18 to make an offer for him.
With Nypan turning 18 this December, the earliest United could make a move for the star is in January, and they look to be doing just that.
United’s plan for a January move
Reports have now come from GIVEMESPORT that United are “so impressed” by Nypan that they’re looking to sign the midfielder in the January transfer window.
The plan is expected to be that United will sign the youngster, however, loan him back out to Rosenborg to continue his development there for the remainder of the season.
This would also fit with Nypan’s wishes, as when speaking about the interest from United, Nypan said: “It would obviously be a dream come true to play for Manchester United.”
He continued: “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.”
By signing for United but being loaned back to Rosenborg, Nypan gets the best of both worlds, seemingly suiting all involved.
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