Arsenal are one of the many clubs that are showing keen interest in signing Sander Berge this summer.
Berge is likely to leave the club following Sheffield United’s relegation to the Championship last season.
According to reports from the Sheffield Star, Mikel Arteta’s side are leading the race to sign the Norway international. However, the deal is far from being done.
The Blades are demanding a fee in the region of £35m for their star player, and they are refusing to lower their asking price.
Sheffield have informed the Gunners that they may compromise on a deal.
An excerpt from the report:
“United have so far declined permission for those acting on their behalf to discuss the possibility of reducing their £35m asking price with representatives from north London.
“But, in order to prevent the issue from overshadowing their preparations for the new season, United could relax the demand that the majority of that money is paid up front – with Arsenal preferring to spread any fee over the course of the long-term contract Berge would be handed at the Emirates Stadium.”
SL View – a boost for Liverpool?
Back in March, Eurosport claimed that Liverpool are heavily interested in signing Berge this summer.
Klopp is a big fan of the player and could look to bring him to Anfield, following the departure of Gini Wijnaldum.
If Liverpool can structure a deal that requires paying up the fee over the course of the long-term contract, it will suit them.
Berge only played 15 league games in the recent campaign through injury, but there’s no doubt over his vast potential.
He is an all-action packed powerful midfielder who would add great quality in the middle of the park.
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