Arsenal and Everton are the main contenders in the transfer race to sign Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge, according to a report.
The Blades raised eyebrows in January 2020 bringing Norwegian Genk International. In fact, he came to South Yorkshire after gaining Champions League experience with his previous employers. He even played against Liverpool and allegedly impressed Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.
However, then-United manager Chris Wilder won the race for the 23-year-old and was impressed.
After signing at the end of January, he played in every Premier League game until the end of the season. However, this season has proven challenging for the Blades in more ways than one.
While they are still a top-notch team for now, their relegation to the Championship has already been confirmed. Berge’s nasty hamstring injury has added to the club’s problems as the midfielder is missing more than four months.
As such, thoughts have now turned to the composition of the team next term, which may help the club recover. But Sky Sports News says that while United want to keep most of their squad “intact,” Berge is a player who could walk away.
In fact, like Everton and Arsenal, a ‘multitude of teams’ from all over Europe have shown interest in the Norwegian. Also, all the clubs involved are considering offers.
However, it is reported that interest in Berge’s services could skyrocket; United’s demotion means that its release clause has been reduced from £ 45 million to £ 35 million.
Arsenal and Everton may be the main contenders, but the Gunners have a huge advantage over the Toffees.
Assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg worked with Berge when he was at Genk and therefore knows the player well.
The coach said de Berge: “He is already very mature. He is intelligent, reads the game well and takes the initiative. He has the potential to become a future leader.
Berge in search of transfer
Sky Sports News adds that Berge, who is an action midfielder who can play both the supporter role and the box-to-box role, is currently feeling ‘happy’ at Bramall Lane.
However, he is aware that his future is far from the Blades if he wants to reach his full potential, such as playing in the Champions League again.
Many believe that despite his comfort playing in midfield, he can end up in central defense.
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