Sverre Nypan reveals why he didn’t join Manchester City or Arsenal in January, Man United interest explained

Manchester United were previously interested in Norwegian talent Sverre Nypan but did not attempt to sign him in the January transfer window.

Sverre Nypan is one of the most talented teenagers in Europe and produced a wonderful display against Manchester United in pre-season last year.

The Reds had strong interest in the midfield talent and it looked like they would plan to try and sign him at the nearest opportunity.

He was unable to move in the summer window but after turning 18 in December, the January transfer window seemed like Nypan’s time to depart Rosenborg.

Nypan reveals why he didn’t join Man City or Arsenal

However, when the window opened, it quickly became apparent that United were not in the race to sign Nypan, with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal chasing his signature.

The 18-year-old was spotted at the Etihad Stadium to watch Pep Guardiola’s side win against Chelsea last month.

But in the end, Nypan surprisingly ended up staying at Rosenborg and he will instead make a move in the summer window.

“It has been a bit demanding, but I think I have come out of it quite well. I’ve learned a lot from it here and have gotten a taste of what it’s going to be like going forward,” he told Rosenborg’s club media on YouTube.

“I have been on a little trip and have seen how things are and how they are doing. It has helped me with the thoughts that I have had and the thoughts going forward.

“I have been quite close to leaving Rosenborg, but we have agreed that being here for the next six months is the best thing for me now. And I am very happy with the choice I have made.”

United’s Nypan interest explained

Nypan is a well-known supporter of United and even was pictured receiving some club merchandise just before Christmas last year.

He previously claimed that it would be a “dream” to join United and fans might be wondering whether the Reds would re-enter the race in the summer.

One of the problems about chasing Nypan in the January window was because of the club’s financial position, with Rosenborg demanding around £10 million for the youngster.

United spent around £25 million on signing Patrick Dorgu and just £1 million on bringing in Ayden Heaven as their two January signings.

Amorim’s priority was signing a wingback and that was the only major addition the club were able to bring in. It simply seems like the money was not available to join the race for Nypan.

However, in the summer window, United will have a deeper transfer kitty and hopefully several sales are made to make space for several signings.

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Nypan would clearly be open to joining United and it would be surprising if the club are not back in the race when the summer comes around.

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