Sverre Nypan was gifted a Man Utd calendar. (Image: Rosenborg)
Reported Manchester United target Sverre Nypan has been filmed posing with one of the club’s calendars, further fuelling links with a dream switch to Old Trafford. United have been credited as leading suitors for the 17-year-old wonderkid’s signature and could launch a pursuit as early as January.
The Norwegian season ended earlier this month, days after the Red Devils beat champions Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League.
Nypan helped Rosenborg finish fourth – in the European spots – with eight goals and seven assists from midfield.
He has registered 13 goals and 11 assists in 60 senior appearances since breaking through from the academy, catching the eye of heavyweight admirers.
Nypan featured for a far more match-fit Rosenborg in their 1-0 victory against United at the start of the Premier League giants’ pre-season this summer.
The Norway Under-21 international is widely considered his country’s next elite export after Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland.
And he is a known United supporter, naturally birthing suggestions that he could land at Old Trafford in the coming years.
As part of Rosenborg’s Secret Santa, one of Nypan’s team-mates gifted him a club calendar, likely playing up to the transfer rumours.
Sverre Nypan dreams of a Man Utd transfer. (Image: Getty)
A YouTube video showed Nypan grinning as he lifted up his 2025 calendar with Andre Onana, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford on the cover.
The quintet could be his team-mates soon enough if the speculation becomes reality and Ruben Amorim opts to add him to his rebuild.
One experienced Norwegian scout has described Nypan, who will celebrate his 18th birthday later this week, as “generational.”
They told Mail Sport: “Nypan is a truly generational talent. If he continues to play like this, it’s very likely he’ll move within a year.”
Nypan has made no secret of his desire to join United should the opportunity arise in the future, while Real Madrid reportedly also represent a dream destination.
“It would obviously be a dream come true to play for Manchester United,” Nypan told the United Norway Podcast.
“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.”
Whether Nypan would fit into Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 system remains to be seen, with the Portuguese tactician requiring immediate upgrades at the dawn of his rebuild.
The teenager may fit in as the more advanced central midfielder or as one of the inside forwards behind the striker, but for now, the prospect of a United arrival is only a fantasy.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1989311/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Sverre-Nypan