Man Utd linked with ‘the next Ødegaard’ as they rival Blues for £60m man

All the biggest new Premier League transfer rumours, including news from Man United and Chelsea

Manchester United have been linked with a bid for 17-yearold Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan – dubbed the next Martin Ødegaard. HITC report that United are “doing their homework” ahead of a summer transfer bid, although they may face some stiff competition – the article names Manchester City as potential rivals for Nypan’s signature, as well as no fewer than five other Premier League clubs.

Nypan became Rosenborg’s youngest ever player when he debuted for the first team at the age of 15, their youngest goalscorer at 16, and has scored five goals in 25 games in total.

The 3AM Verdict: By all accounts, Nypan is a huge talent so it’s no surprise to see him on the radar of pretty much all of the usual suspects. Don’t expect him to be ready for the Premier League immediately, however – he still hasn’t made it past the Under-16s in Norway’s international setup.

Manchester United and Newcastle haven’t even agreed a fee to make Dan Ashworth’s move happen yet, but apparently the sporting director is already sorting out his shortlist of signings. According to the Chelsea Chronicle, Ashworth wanted to sign £60m-rated Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi for the Magpies while he was there and is likely to encourage his new club to make the move as well, which will spoil Chelsea’s party, as they were keen on the England international.

The 3AM Verdict: We suspect that this article is largely wild speculation based on the probability that every Premier League club who need a centre-back will at least discuss a bid for Guéhi this summer, rather than an indication of any insight into Ashworth’s thought processes.

Apparently, there have been persistent rumours in the Brazilian media that Chelsea want to sign Flamengo forward Pedro, a 26-year-old who has bagged 63 goals in four seasons for his club.

The 3AM Verdict: Pedro has been a good striker in the Brazilian top flight but we suspect this story is paper talk and that Chelsea will target a much starrier signing for the number nine shirt next season.