In a recent report, The Sun offered an update on Manchester United and their pursuit of Burnley star Sander Berge. It is understood that the Red Devils would have to pay £30m to sign the Norwegian talent this summer.
Berge’s Impressive Form At Turf Moor Last Season
Berge managed to catch the eye at times for the Lancashire outfit in the previous campaign but failed to save them from getting relegated from the Premier League. The 26-year-old scored two times and picked up two assists in 40 matches for Burnley last season in various competitions.
The Norwegian talent offered decent protection for his teammates at the back by averaging 2.1 tackles, 0.6 interceptions, 1.6 clearances, 0.7 shots and 0.8 key passes per game in the Premier League. He was even careful when distributing the ball from midfield after completing 88.8% of his attempted passes in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
Berge is under contract at Turf Moor until the summer of 2027 which could make it difficult for Man United to sign him on a cut-price deal this month.
Should Manchester United Boss Erik Ten Hag Move In For Berge?
Berge is a tough-tackling midfielder who can make some timely interceptions for his team at the centre of the park. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when required and is an accurate passer of the ball.
Standing at 1.95m, Berge can use his powerful frame to dominate the opposition in the air. He has already got some experience in the Premier League under his belt and won’t take much time to adapt to life at Old Trafford if Man United manage to bring him on board this summer.
Berge would add more bite and steel to Erik ten Hag’s midfield department. He has what it takes to compete for a regular first-team spot at the Mancunian club in the coming years. At 26, Berge is about to enter his prime which makes him a decent option for Man United to consider in this transfer window. Therefore, ten Hag should focus on moving in for him soon as he could help the Red Devils compete across all fronts in the future.
