The 18-year-old Rosenberg midfielder is said to have been at the centre of secret negotiations with a number of top European clubs and a final decision on his future is expected to arrive soon. Reports elsewhere have suggested the Gunners are confident they can win the race for his signature while Nypan himself is also keen on the switch.

Arsenal needs a goalscorer to help the club challenge for the Premier League title. But in recent years, strikers bought in the January transfer window have struggled.

Arsenal's search for a new striker has shifted their focus to Victor Osimhen, and a January move could be on the cards, according to Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider. Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres,