Manchester United are reportedly contemplating making a shock swoop to signal Burnley star Sander Berge this summer season, as per The Athletic.
The Crimson Devils are stated to be eager on signing a brand new defensive midfielder on this switch window and initially registered their curiosity in Manuel Ugarte of Paris Saint-Germain.
They even agreed on private phrases with the participant however the French giants reportedly need a payment of round £51m for the South American and Erik ten Hag’s facet don’t need to match PSG’s asking worth to safe his signature.
So, having failed to seek out an settlement with Les Parisiens relating to the switch payment, United have reportedly determined to chill their curiosity in Ugarte. Now, Man Utd have seemingly shifted their give attention to various choices with Berge rising as a critical choice.
Berge to Man Utd
In keeping with the report by The Athletic, the Crimson Devils are contemplating signing the Norwegian and have already made contact with the participant’s representatives.
The report additional claims that Burnley can be open to cashing in on the 26-year-old so Man Utd can handle to safe his signature ought to they push ahead with this deal.
Though Berge, valued at round £17m by Transfermarkt, nonetheless has three years left in his present contract with The Clarets, they may very well be compelled to promote the midfielder for a cut-price deal this summer season because of their relegation.
Though Burnley struggled within the Premier League final season, the 26-year-old displayed glimpses of his skills and if because of that, he will get the chance to play for a membership like United’s stature then that may be a dream transfer for him.
Nonetheless, it has been reported that Berge isn’t the one choice on United’s wish-list as Martin Zubimendi, Youssouf Fofana and Joao Gomes have all been talked about as potential choices.
Subsequently, it will be attention-grabbing to see who Man Utd finally resolve to signal to strengthen their engine room earlier than the top of this window.
With the brand new season lower than two weeks away, Ten Hag’s facet have to act shortly in the event that they want to begin with their new midfielder within the beginning eleven within the opening Premier League fixture towards Fulham.
