Aston Villa are looking to qualify for the Champions League for the second consecutive season with Unai Emery’s side competing in a five team race for the remaining three spots.
After being eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint Germain in the quarter-finals, Villa responded perfectly with a comfortable 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
The Villans will now travel to the Etihad Stadium, looking to complete a league double over the current champions.
Although the club strengthened in midfield last summer with the acquisitions of Amadou Onana Onana and Ross Barkley, Emery is still looking to add a youthful spark to the spine of his team.
Villa close to agreement with wonderkid Sverre Nypan
While it could be an eventful summer transfer window for the West Midlands club with the futures of loan players Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford still uncertain, Villa are still making contacts with various targets.
Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan is attracting a lot of interest, having made an impact at senior level with Rosenborg in his home country.
In recent years, the Villans have invested in emerging European talent and as reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano, the club are closing in on an agreement with Nypan on personal terms.
If the Midlands outfit qualify for Champions League yet again, Emery will need a bigger squad and the potential addition of Nypan would allow for the Spanish manager to rotate his team on a consistent basis.
Nypan’s stats at Rosenborg
Nypan has risen through the ranks at Rosenborg, playing at academy level before cementing his position in the first-team setup.
| Sverre Nypan statistics at Rosenborg | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 63 |
| Goals | 14 |
| Assists | 11 |
This season the 18-year-old has played in all three of Rosenborg’s games this season, scoring the only goal in their opening day victory.
Villa have been drawn to Nypan, due to his excellent vision and composure on the ball with the club officials in agreement that he can bring a new dimension to Emery’s midfield.
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