Former Liverpool -star John Arne Riise crosses his fingers that fellow countryman Sverre Nypan Arsenal is snub.
The 18-year-old, who is said to have a price tag of approximately £ 10 million, was generally reported this year as a potential recruit for the Gunners. He will stay in his native Norway with Rosenborg until the summer.
With Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all mentioned in connection with him, the appreciation of NYPAN can climb in the coming months. But Arsenal Chiefs seem to be on the front of the queue for his signature.
Riise, who has attracted the Norwegian colors 110 times, holds the hope that he will push Mikel Arteta in favor of working with Arne Slot. He spoke glowing about the teenager and emphasized his best qualities.
He said Football.London: “It is a difficult one, because he is a very great talent, great player, technically a very good box-to-box player. Of course, with any great talent, especially those you want, would go to Liverpool should come.
“I think he could be very, very good. You can compare a lot with Martin Odegaard when he was young, from Norway to Madrid and all things like that. We will see what he is doing.
“He has a father around him and agents around him who take control, but of course, the biggest players, the best players, the youngest talents, we certainly want in Liverpool.”
These words from Riise will certainly arouse the interest of Arsenal fans, because they hope to tie a prospect that is described as the 'next Odegaard' under the nose of their rivals. NYPAN has already picked up four international caps, after he was broken on stage as the youngest score of the Norwegian top flight ever at 16 years and 145 days.
He initially came to Rosenberg in 2022 at only 15. Not only competent in midfield, he can also be seen in more attacking positions, including in the front. There will be discussions between his representatives and Arsenal, where Nypan is recently seen in London.
Arteta has a preference for the pursuit of young players with enormous potential, and he fits perfectly with the bill for his recruitment strategy. He is not only about playing, and also offers a target threat with eight goals and seven assists in 28 trips in all matches in 2024.
Tipped with the Norwegian Starlet for a summer switch, he was expected to be killed in his new team instead of diving into the fight. This means that Arteta probably shifts the focus to the rapid strengthening of Arsenal's attack, given the current shortage of the team in advance.
The Gunners did not bring in any fresh legs during the January -despite the fact that Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are sidelined with injuries. Prior to their 2-1 Champions League triumph in Girona, Arteta admitted that a new striker would be a big boost.
“Well, situations are open and I always say the same thing. If we can improve the team with players who can influence us for the time being, for the future, we will try to do that if this is best for the club – and I am standing there on. “
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