Manchester United ‘set to launch £25m bid for Burnley’s Sander Berge” The report from TEAMtalk includes the parts of this bid which are add-ons.
The Norwegian midfielder is a long-term target for the club after their efforts to land Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte stalled over discrepancies in valuation.
Burnley Want £30m to Sell
Burnley are demanding a £30m fee for Berge, who has caught the eye with his displays.
The 6ft 5 midfielder has been praised as “unbelievable” by John Egan during his stint at Sheffield United.
United’s pursuit seems set to be completed, with the club keen on concluding a deal for just £25 million as discussions between themselves and Burnley continue.
Berge’s Career and Potential Impact
Berge has enjoyed a varied career playing mostly in defensive midfield, but his ability to also make an impact as central and attacking midfielder should not be downplayed.
Here’s a quick look at his stats:
Defensive midfield: 167 games, 6 goals, 7 assists
Central midfield: 97 games, 16 goals, 11 assists
Attacking midfield: 2 games, 1 goal, 1 assist
Center-back: 1 game, 0 goals, 0 assists
Manchester United are willing to offer Berge a weekly wage of up to £100,000.
The player is keen to move over to Old Trafford, but convincing Burnley to lower their asking price remains a challenge.
United’s Broader Midfield Plans
Manchester United are considering alternatives to Berge in midfield. It is also revealed that they have spoken with Monaco about Youssouf Fofana, and retain an interest in Manuel Ugarte, although a transfer for the Uruguayan looks rather unlikely unless PSG lower their demands.
Sofyan Amrabat is on their shortlist after impressing during a loan spell at United last season. The club is prepared to wait on the new ruling of INEOS powerhouses before moving for player.
Pursuit of Frenkie De Jong
United continue to be linked with long-term target Frenkie De Jong. The club has now made an approach to Barcelona regarding the Dutch midfielder, seeking to take advantage of Barca’s current financial struggles.
A potential deal could be struck for around £40 million, although Barcelona manager Hansi Flick would prefer to keep De Jong at the club.
Manchester United are working on signings to reinforce their midfield. Sander Berge would represent a big step forward but it’s all about the Burnley talks.
The next few weeks are set to be big for the Red Devils as they decide what possible targets seem more appealing when looking at improving their squad this summer.
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