Man Utd maintain dialogue to signal Fulham’s Sander Berge

Manchester United have reportedly held discussions over a deal to signal Fulham star Sander Berge, as per switch journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Purple Devils are stated to be prioritising overhauling the engine room this summer season, however have struggled to seal offers for his or her main targets.

Initially, they wished Elliot Anderson, however Manchester Metropolis received the race. After signing Ederson from Atalanta, Man Utd shifted focus to Mateus Fernandes; nonetheless, Tottenham Hotspur have managed to influence him to affix.

It has been instructed that the Previous Trafford membership don’t wish to overpay to buy their most well-liked choices. So, they’ve began exploring cheaper various targets.

On X, Jacobs states that Man Utd are fascinated with Berge and have already held discussions to buy him. However aside from the Norwegian, Michael Carrick’s facet are additionally eager on Alex Scott, Carlos Baleba, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Sandro Tonali.

Nevertheless, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester Metropolis, and Chelsea are additionally fascinated with Scott, whereas the Gunners have already held talks over this deal, however Bournemouth wish to maintain maintain of him. However, Man Metropolis and Spurs are at present forward of United within the race to signal Tonali.

Berge, standing at 6ft 5in tall, is a deep-lying playmaker by trait however can be comfy within the box-to-box position. He’s good within the air, technically sound, tidy with possession, reads the sport properly, and is environment friendly in defensive contributions.

Berge to Man Utd

Since becoming a member of Fulham from Burnley a few years in the past, he has established himself as a key starter. The 28-year-old, valued at round £21m by Transfermarkt, nonetheless has a contract till 2029, and the Cottagers are in a powerful place to demand an enormous payment if they’re pressured to cash-in on him.

Berge is a gifted participant and has proven glimpses of his qualities within the Premier League in recent times. He’s at present on the prime stage of his profession; due to this fact, he may be a shrewd acquisition for Man Utd ought to they buy him.

Nevertheless, it’ll be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Previous Trafford membership finally make a concrete strategy to safe his providers this summer season.