According to GiveMeSport, Arsenal have put forward a ‘promising offer’ to secure the signature of Rosenborg’s promising talent, Sverre Halseth Nypan.

Norway has been a hotbed for emerging football stars, including the likes of Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, and Alexander Sorloth. Nypan, an 18-year-old with 15 goal contributions in the Eliteserien last season, has caught the eye of numerous top European clubs.

Initially, Manchester United were seen as the frontrunners, given that playing for them was reportedly Nypan’s dream. However, United are currently focusing on more seasoned players for immediate squad enhancement, which has opened the door for Arsenal to make their move.

Arsenal have not only entered the bidding but have also involved Odegaard, who has been talking to Nypan to sway him towards the Emirates. The ‘promising offer’ from Arsenal seems to have piqued Nypan’s interest in a move to north London. Rosenborg is prepared to part ways with their star for around £10m, considering his contract has less than 18 months remaining.

Nypan is versatile, adept in both an attacking midfield role and as a box-to-box player. Arsenal’s current creative midfield options are limited, with Odegaard being the main man and Fabio Vieira failing to make a significant impact. While Ethan Nwaneri shows promise, he’s not yet ready for consistent Premier League action, suggesting that Nypan could be a strategic long-term signing for Arsenal.

It will be intriguing to see if Arsenal can outmaneuver Manchester United, the record Premier League champions, to secure Nypan’s services before the transfer window shuts.

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta ‘trying to get marquee star’ as pre-contract agreed

January has been filled with transfer gossip around Arsenal, but they haven’t made any signings yet.

As contenders for the Premier League title, Arsenal aim to close the gap with Liverpool, and new players could significantly boost their campaign, especially with their growing list of injuries. Mikel Arteta has openly expressed his intent to recruit new talent in the coming week or so.

The clock is running down for Arsenal, particularly as they’re in dire need of a new forward. The absence of a prolific goal scorer has been a noticeable weakness this season, affecting their performance in critical matches.

However, finding and signing top players in the middle of the season is no easy task, and Arsenal are still searching for the right fit, as per the Mirror. Here’s what’s happening at the Emirates:

Kieran Tierney, whose contract with Arsenal is coming to an end, has signed a pre-contract agreement to return to Celtic. Arsenal had made it clear that they wouldn’t extend his contract, which opened the door for him to negotiate as a free agent. Despite interest from various clubs, both abroad and within the Premier League, Tierney decided to go back to Celtic, as reported by the Telegraph.

This deal might mean Tierney has to bide his time before moving, even though there was talk of a potential January transfer.

Last season, Tierney was sent on loan to Real Sociedad where he played regularly, but now he’s back with Arsenal, ready to contribute.

Arsenal are reportedly nearing a deal for their top target, Benjamin Sesko, as they are now prepared to invest heavily in a striker following a strong push from Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners had identified Sesko as their primary target during the summer transfer window in their search for a new striker. However, the deal did not materialize as the 21-year-old chose to stay with Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for another year.

Sesko, a standout young forward in Europe, was not replaced by Arsenal in the summer, which has proven to be a potential misstep. The team has struggled with scoring this season, relying heavily on Bukayo Saka and set pieces.

Initially, it was thought that Arsenal would wait until the summer to sign a new striker, but Gabriel Jesus’ injury might prompt an earlier move, leaving Mikel Arteta with only Kai Havertz as a center-forward option.

While Arsenal is linked with several alternatives, Sesko remains their preferred choice. He has scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 26 appearances for RB Leipzig this season.

A report on Wednesday indicated that Arsenal has made a new inquiry to RB Leipzig regarding Sesko. According to John Cross from The Mirror, Arteta is making a significant effort to secure Sesko, and the club is closing in on the striker.

The £60 million striker reportedly has a gentleman’s agreement with RB Leipzig, and Arsenal, having maintained contact, is believed to be the frontrunner to sign him.

It is also noted that they are ‘willing to spend big on a striker transfer now’ after they were given a ‘green light’ for ‘top target’ Sesko, though it needs to be the right player.

‘Arsenal are willing to do a big deal in January – but only if they can land a primary target.

‘They have been looking at top striker target, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who will be allowed to move in the summer with Arsenal in pole position. The Gunners will see if they can tempt RB Leipzig into a deal now to boost the rest of their campaign with a striker.

‘Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has spelt out that the club are in the market and there has been dialogue with the hierarchy, including Josh Kroenke to bolster the squad. Sesko, 21, has a gentleman’s agreement of around £60m which would allow him to leave in the summer and any club would have to make an offer to tempt them to do business now.

‘Arsenal have remained in touch, are on the case and are believed to be front-runners despite growing interest in the striker. It still remains odds against RB Leipzig selling but a bigger offer may tempt them and there is still a feeling that Arsenal are ready to do business.

‘But they are reluctant to compromise and rush into a deal now and then end up with a player who will not ultimately push their squad to the next level.’

Several Italian outlets are reporting that Juventus have finalized a deal with Chelsea to secure the services of defender Renato Veiga during the January transfer window.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Juventus will pay €4.5 million to bring the 21-year-old in on a straight loan deal until the end of the 2024-25 season.

The agreement does not include a purchase option, meaning Veiga will return to Stamford Bridge after his loan spell concludes. Additionally, Chelsea will retain responsibility for covering the player’s wages throughout his time in Turin.

Veiga will be Juventus’ second defensive signing of the January window, following the recent acquisition of Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes. The Bianconeri have been actively reinforcing their defense following long-term injuries to Bremer and Juan Cabal earlier this season.

Juventus are also preparing to announce the loan signing of Randal Kolo Muani from PSG on Thursday. This move was made possible after PSG reached an agreement to sell Juan Bernat to Villarreal.

Official: Juventus secure spot in Champions knockout stage

Juventus have officially secured a place in the Champions League knockout stage, despite a lackluster draw against Club Brugge.

The Bianconeri have amassed 12 points from their first seven matches in the Europa League stage, achieving three wins, three draws, and one loss. Thiago Motta’s side started their European campaign in impressive fashion, defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-0 and staging a remarkable comeback against RB Leipzig, even after being reduced to 10 men.

However, their momentum slowed with a surprising home loss to Stuttgart and consecutive draws against Lille and Aston Villa. Juventus ended the year on a high note with a 2-0 victory over Manchester City but resumed their campaign with a stalemate in Belgium.

Currently sitting 17th in the 36-team standings, Juventus’ 12 points guarantee their progression to the knockout phase, as 25th-placed Manchester City trails with just 8 points. This ensures the Bianconeri will finish within the Top 24.

Juventus will conclude their group-stage journey by hosting Benfica at the Allianz Stadium. A win could propel them into the Top 8, securing direct qualification to the Round of 16. Failing that, they would face a play-off round, adding two more matches to their already packed schedule. However, even a victory over Benfica might not suffice, as their final position depends on other results.

Meanwhile, fellow Serie A teams Inter, Atalanta, and Milan have all advanced to the next stage, each currently ranked in the Top 8. In contrast, Bologna have been eliminated, despite a stunning win against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.