Manchester United eye surprise signing of Burnley star Sander Berge
Manchester United They are reportedly considering making a shock signing for Burnley star Sander Berge this summer, according to The athletic.
The Red Devils are said to be interested in signing a new defensive midfielder in this transfer window and initially registered his interest in Manuel Ugarte of Paris Saint-Germain.
They even reached a personal agreement with the player, but the French giants reportedly They want a fee of around £51m for the South American and Erik the HagThe PSG team does not want to match the price that PSG is asking to secure his signing.
Having failed to reach an agreement with Les Parisiens over a transfer fee, United have reportedly decided to cool their interest in Ugarte. Now, Man Utd appear to have shifted their focus to alternative options, with Berge emerging as a serious option.
Berge to Manchester United
According to the report of The athleticThe Red Devils are considering signing the Norwegian and have already contacted the player's representatives.
The report further claims that Burnley would be willing to cash in on the 26-year-old so that Man Utd can secure his signature if they go ahead with this deal.
Although Berge, valued at around £17m by Transfer marketwho still has three years remaining on his current contract with The Clarets, could be forced to sell the midfielder for a reduced fee this summer as a result of their relegation.
Although Burnley had problems in the Premier league Last season, the 26-year-old showed glimpses of his talent and if as a result of that, he gets the chance to play for a club of United's stature, then it would be a dream move for him.
However, it has been reported that Berge is not the only option on United's wishlist, with Martin Zubimendi, Youssouf Fofana and Joao Gomes all mentioned as potential options.
It will therefore be interesting to see who Manchester United ultimately decide to sign to bolster their engine room before the end of this window.
With less than two weeks to go until the start of the new season, Ten Hag's side must act quickly if they are to have their new midfielder in the starting XI for the Premier League opener against Fulham.
