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Manchester United have reportedly turned to Sander Berge as they search for an alternative choice to Manuel Ugarte.
The Pink Devils spent all summer time engaged on a deal for Ugarte nevertheless it was reported final evening that the membership have walked away from a deal because of Paris Saint-Germain’s enormous asking value.
The Pink Devils have been linked to quite a few midfielders reminiscent of Martin Zubimendi, Youssouf Fofana, Adrien Rabiot and former participant Sofyan Amrabat as options to the Uruguayan.
One identify extra lately talked about as a potential goal has been Sander Berge and now the ultra-reliable outlet The Athletic have corroborated this story.
They report that “Berge, 26, has emerged as a shock midfielder on United’s record of choices and membership officers have made contact along with his camp.”
“The Norway worldwide was relegated with Burnley final season however ranked extremely in a collection of metrics together with dribbles and pressured cross accuracy” and put in a standout efficiency at Outdated Trafford in Burnley’s 1-1 draw towards United in April.
The midfielder is six foot 5 (195 cm) however can be extremely fast throughout the bottom, hitting “a prime velocity of 35.90km/h, the tenth quickest of all gamers final marketing campaign.”
It’s talked about that Burnley are ready to promote the participant and his value would certainly be nicely under that which PSG are asking for Ugarte.
What’s extra, the Norwegian would seemingly leap on the probability to maneuver to Outdated Trafford to observe the fantastic custom of Scandinavians representing the membership.
It was reported earlier this morning that Fenerbahce had been additionally chasing the midfielder as an alternative choice to Amrabat however with respect to the Turkish giants, United would fancy their probabilities of comfortably touchdown him over them.
Berge has made a reputation for himself in British soccer first at Sheffield United and later Burnley for his progressive play the place his “passes create alternatives for his teammates to obtain the ball in advantageous positions, resulting in simpler attacking performs and potential goalscoring probabilities.”
Former boss Vincent Kompnay lauded the 26 yr previous as “an clever footballer with a terrific eye for a cross and the flexibility to run with the ball.”
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