Sander Berge
Liverpool keen on £35m ace who impressed in the Premier League last season
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge for quite some time. The Sun are now reporting that Liverpool are also keen on signing the Norwegian international. The 23-year-old has been a quality player for the Blades, but he is likely to leave them following their relegation to the Championship. There is a £35 million release clause in his contract, but his suitors are unwilling to fork out that kind of money for the midfielder. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with Roma, and it is no surprise that they are looking to bring in a replacement. Berge has proven himself in the Premier League and could prove a quality addition to the Gunners’ midfield. Despite his team’s struggles, his performances were impressive. He has the potential to dev...
Report: Club tell Arsenal how they can sign £35m Liverpool target
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...
Spurs and Villa closely following £22m midfielder, Klopp is a huge fan of the player – Report
Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge is reportedly wanted by a host of Premier League clubs. According to reports from The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are closely following the situation of Berge. Premier League outfit Liverpool are also interested in securing the services of the 23-year-old midfielder, with Klopp being a ‘confirmed fan’ of the player. Klopp was so impressed with him that he once sought the Norwegian out after Liverpool had beaten Genk in the Champions League. Berge, who joined Sheffield United for a reported fee of £22m, has struggled with fitness problems. He has made just 12 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League this season, managing one goal and one assist for the Blades. With Sheffield being relegated,...
‘Out of my hands’: Club boss comments on the future of £28m player wanted by Liverpool
Sheffield United interim manager Paul Heckingbottom is hopeful that Sander Berge will remain at the club beyond the summer. The Norwegian international has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer, but Heckingbottom expects him to stay put. The Blades will play in the Championship next season, and doubts remain about whether the 23-year-old midfielder will continue at the club. Back in March, Eurosport claimed that Liverpool are considering a summer move for the Norwegian midfielder. Berge joined the club from Genk in the January transfer window of 2020 for around £22 million, becoming the club’s record signing. He impressed in his early days at Bramall Lane as the Blades finished in ninth place. According to a recent report from The Sheffield Star, the club are l...
Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur may have to pay over £30m to sign 23-year-old PL midfielder
Sheffield United have set their asking price for Sander Berge amid interest from the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, a report from Sheffield Star claims. Berge joined the Blades in a club-record deal from Genk in January last year and played a key role in the defensive midfield (14 league games) as they finished ninth in the standings. In the current campaign, the 23-year-old managed 13 league appearances until December before sustaining a hamstring injury. He has not played in the past three months, but is likely to make a comeback before the end of the season. With the Blades on course for relegation, Berge is likely to be one of the high-profile players leaving the club this summer, but it is reported that the Yorkshire outfit won’t sell him on the cheap. Berge was purchased fro...
