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Aston Villa set to miss out on starlet signing

Aston Villa are set to be beaten to the signing of young talent Sverre Nypan by Premier League rivals Manchester City.

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Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder #18 Casemiro (L) and Rosenborg's Norwegian midfielder #41 midfielder Sverre Nypan vie for the ball during the friendly football match between Rosenborg BK and Manchester United at the Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim, Norway on July 15, 2024. (Photo by Ole Martin Wold / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by OLE MARTIN WOLD/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

The 18-year-old Rosenborg midfielder was being tracked by a number of clubs, including Arsenal, ahead of an expected move this summer.

Villa were hoping to get a deal over the line but City have stolen a march on them and are now closing in on his signature.