Man Utd maintain discussions to signal Fulham’s Sander Berge

Manchester United have reportedly held discussions over a deal to signal Fulham midfielder Sander Berge, as per TEAMtalk.

After becoming a member of Sheffield United from KRC Genk again in 2020, the Norwegian initially took time to adapt to the Premier League’s physicality. Nonetheless, he confirmed glimpses of his qualities for Burnley throughout the 2023/24 marketing campaign.

Berge has continued to showcase his qualities within the Premier League since shifting to Craven Cottage a few years in the past. He helped his aspect end in mid-table final time period.

Having confirmed his price in membership soccer, Berge has established himself as a key starter within the Norway nationwide staff’s beginning line-up, serving to his nation attain the World Cup quarter-final earlier than dropping to England.

Now, TEAMtalk declare that Man Utd are prioritising revamping the engine room this summer time and are contemplating buying a 3rd midfielder regardless of already shopping for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

The Purple Devils have recognized Berge as a critical possibility after being impressed by his current performances and have already held inside discussions over this deal.

With the participant’s present deal set to run till 2029, Fulham aren’t in any rush to promote him, however United imagine the midfielder could be purchased for a payment lower than £40m.

Berge to Man Utd

The report state that aside from the Fulham star, Man Utd are additionally focused on AS Roma’s Manu Kone, LOSC Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi and Borussia Dortmund star Felix Nmecha.

Chelsea are additionally plotting a swoop for Kone. United had been focused on João Gomes, however he’s near becoming a member of Aston Villa.

Berge is a 6ft 5in tall right-footed defensive midfielder. Furthermore, he’s comfy enjoying within the box-to-box position. He’s fast, sturdy, good within the air, tidy with possession, has a watch for long-range passing, and is environment friendly in defensive contributions.

The 28-year-old is a gifted participant and is at the moment on the prime stage of his profession. So, he is perhaps a shrewd acquisition for Man Utd ought to they buy him.

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