Manchester United 'exploring' signing of Burnley star Sander Berge

Manchester United The club are reportedly “exploring conditions” to sign Burnley star Sander Berge this summer, according to a Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth.

The Red Devils started their business early in this transfer United have closed the transfer window with the swift arrival of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro. However, in the wake of that, it has been reported that United need to raise funds by selling some stars in order to bring in new reinforcements. Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte have all been suggested as key targets.

However, Erik the HagThe team has found it difficult to offload its current players and that has reportedly slowed them down in this transfer window.

So, it seems Man Utd have started looking for cheaper alternative options to strengthen the squad and writing about it. X, Shet It has now been reported that Ten Hag's side have opened talks with Burnley to explore the terms of signing Berge this summer.

Berge to Manchester United

However, the journalist says that the Norwegian is not the only option on Man Utd's list as they are also interested in signing Youssouf Fofana from Monaco and have already opened dialogue with the Ligue 1 club over such a deal.

Sheth said:

“Manchester United have held initial talks with Burnley over midfielder Sander Berge. United are exploring the terms of a deal. He has 3 years remaining on his contract. Talks have opened with Monaco over Youssouf Fofana following initial approach. Final year of contract.”

Burnley are said to be willing to let their star leave for a fee of around 30 million pounds So the record Premier league The champions will have to shell out a considerable amount of money to lure the Scandinavian to Old Trafford before the end of this window.

Berge is a technically gifted player and is comfortable with the ball at his feet under pressure. He had a promising campaign in the Premier League last season, although the Clarets eventually had to endure relegation.

The 26-year-old could therefore be a good acquisition for the record Premier League champions if they finally manage to secure his signature in this transfer window.

Meanwhile, Man Utd will kick off their Premier League campaign against Fulham next week, but before that, they will face Manchester City in the Community Shield this weekend.