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Sander Berge is the most recent midfielder to seem on Manchester United’s radar amid their wrestle to seek out an settlement with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte.
United have been making an attempt to signal Ugarte since early summer season, having reportedly reached an settlement over private phrases with the Uruguayan midfielder final month.
Nevertheless, the Crimson Devils and PSG stay far aside of their valuations for the 23-year-old, because the French facet intend to not make a loss on the participant they signed from Sporting Lisbon for a reported charge of €60m.
In response to journalist Duncan Castles, Ugarte’s entourage imagine the combative midfielder is United’s first selection possibility and there’s a hope a decision might be discovered.
In his “Transfers Podcast”, Castles provides that the Premier League giants have begun options. Not too long ago, The Peoples Particular person relayed a report claiming United are monitoring the state of affairs of Actual Sociedad star Martín Zubimendi.
Castles says that other than the Spanish midfielder, United have additionally mentioned Berge as an possibility ought to they fail to signal Ugarte.
It’s understood that the Norway worldwide “will definitely depart” Burnley. He solely joined the facet final summer season however could push for a transfer away from Turf Moor as he has no need to play within the Championship once more.
Castles added: “It’s an fascinating possibility. I believe a unique model to Ugarte, definitely a taller participant, in all probability a extra elegant participant within the midfield, however excellent at retaining possession, distributing possession.”
Additional, it’s claimed that Burnley, following their relegation from the Premier League, must promote gamers to steadiness their books. Accordingly, they’re prepared to let go gamers like Berge, who usually are not very eager on taking part in in England’s second tier.
Berge is described as a “shock” possibility for United, and is seen as a “cheaper” different to Ugarte.
The journalist provides that Berge’s signing would enable the Outdated Trafford outfit to allocate some cash to different areas, as they give the impression of being so as to add one other centre-back in addition to a brand new right-back to their ranks this summer season.
Additional, it stays to be seen how PSG’s impending signing of João Neves will impression Ugarte’s future. The Benfica defensive midfielder is about to affix the Ligue 1 giants in a deal value €70m, together with add-ons.
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