Man United dealt blow in pursuit of Sander Berge with player set to move elsewhere

Man United will not be signing Sander Berge this summer, with the midfielder all set for a move elsewhere.

Manchester United Football Club are now pushing hard to bring in a new midfielder before the transfer deadline. The Red Devils have made some positive signings during this window, though I’d love to see a top-tier central player come through the door to cap off a quality summer.

Manuel Ugarte feels like the number one target, though Burnley’s Sander Berge represents a cheaper option and United definitely explored a move to sign the Norwegian.

However, it looks as though the Old Trafford club have left it too late, with Fabrizio Romano providing a big update on Berge’s future.

Romano has confirmed a United blow in pursuit of the 26-year-old midfielder, with the player now set to move to Fulham in a deal totalling £25m. Medical tests are booked and this deal is now set to proceed.

For United, this one is a double whammy. Not only will Berge not be joining, though it also likely ends Fulham’s pursuit of Scott McTominay, as they’ve now found their midfield signing.

Check out Fabrizio Romano’s X post on the news here:

I get that Berge is not a world-class player who we should be crying over losing, but he would have filled a need within the current squad – and at a very decent price, too.

I struggle to envisage Berge himself choosing Fulham over United, so that means the Reds haven’t backed up their interest with an official bid. That’s either due to a lack of funds, or the Old Trafford club not deeming Berge as good enough. I’d hope it’s the latter as that could mean a move to sign another defensive midfielder is in the works…

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