Man United open talks with Burnley regarding star midfielder

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Manchester United has identified a new midfield target — Burnley playmaker Sander Berge. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguay international only just signed with the French club last summer for around $65 million. PSG, however, is seemingly open to selling the defensive midfielder […]

Manchester United has identified a new midfield target — Burnley playmaker Sander Berge. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguay international only just signed with the French club last summer for around $65 million. PSG, however, is seemingly open to selling the defensive midfielder after only finding moderate success in his freshman season.

Despite the links, the two teams cannot come to an agreement on fee for Ugarte. In fact, United have been put off by PSG’s valuation of the South American. While the Red Devils could eventually go back for Ugarte if the Parisians lower their demands, it seems as if the English side has found a potential plan B.

Sky Sports is reporting that United officials have opened talks with Burnley regarding Sander Berge. The Clarets were recently relegated from the Premier League, but the Norway international was one of the team’s standout players last season. Not only have the Red Devils initiated discussions regarding the midfielder, but Berge is also apparently interest in the move.

United brass open to doubling Berge’s current Burnley salary

The 26-year-old star previously joined the Clarets from Sheffield United for around $15 million just last summer. As a result of the relatively new deal, Berge remains under contract for three more years. He is also one of his current club’s highest earners at about $51,000 per week. This, however, is obviously manageable for a club such as United.

Sky Sports also claims that the Red Devils could entice Berge to join by more than doubling his…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-08-08 17:37:50

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