Manchester United is making moves to secure Burnley midfielder Sander Berge as their third major signing of the summer. The Norwegian has reportedly agreed to join the Red Devils, and a bid is being prepared to finalize the deal.
While United has already signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, they are still working on completing deals for Matthijs De Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte. However, interest in Ugarte has waned due to PSG’s high asking price of €60m.
As a result, United is looking at other midfield options, including Youssouf Fofana, Richard Rios, Martin Zubimendi, Ederson (Atalanta), Sofyan Amrabat, and Sander Berge. Zubimendi seems likely to join Liverpool, while Berge is on the verge of signing with United.
Berge’s potential signing may divide opinions among United fans, as he has been part of two Premier League relegation teams. However, he has been a standout performer for both Sheffield United and Burnley in difficult seasons.
To accommodate Berge in the midfield, United may need to offload players before the transfer deadline. Casemiro, Scott McTominay, and Christian Eriksen are all available for transfer, with interest in Casemiro and Eriksen currently low.
Fulham have shown interest in McTominay, but their offers have fallen short of United’s valuation. As a result, Fulham is exploring other options, and United is looking to secure the best deal for the Scottish midfielder.
Overall, United’s transfer plans are in full swing as they aim to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The addition of Berge could provide valuable depth and quality to their midfield, while potentially paving the way for other players to depart. Fans will be eagerly anticipating further developments as the transfer window deadline approaches.
