{"id":50250,"date":"2026-07-16T17:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/manchester-united-make-new-contacts-to-sign-28-year-old-premier-league-powerhouse\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T17:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:08:14","slug":"manchester-united-make-new-contacts-to-sign-28-year-old-premier-league-powerhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/manchester-united-make-new-contacts-to-sign-28-year-old-premier-league-powerhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United make new contacts to sign 28-year-old Premier League powerhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/manchester-united-make-new-contacts-to-sign-28-year-old-premier-league-powerhouse\/#Manchester_United_keen_to_sign_Sander_Berge\" >Manchester United keen to sign Sander Berge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/manchester-united-make-new-contacts-to-sign-28-year-old-premier-league-powerhouse\/#Berge_could_consider_a_big_move\" >Berge could consider a big move<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are interested in signing Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TEAMtalk reports that the team have made new contacts with the 28-year-old, who could be available for a fee of less than \u00a340 million.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder had a great performance for Norway at the World Cup, helping them reach the quarter-finals. He also performed well for Fulham in the Premier League. There is no doubt that he could be a very useful option for Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_keen_to_sign_Sander_Berge\"><\/span>Manchester United keen to sign Sander Berge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following Casemiro&#8217;s departure, they are looking to sign three midfielders this summer, having already signed Andrej Santos and Youri Tielemans. The Fulham star could become Manchester United&#8217;s third midfield addition this summer.<\/p>\n<p>They can afford to pay \u00a340m and convincing players won&#8217;t be difficult. It would be a big step up in the midfielder&#8217;s career and Berge is likely to be attracted to the idea of \u200b\u200bjoining Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>Fulham have a competitive squad, but the 28-year-old is definitely ahead of them. He should aim for a move to a big club and Manchester United could offer him Champions League football and a chance to fight for trophies.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will make a formal offer to sign the player following this contact. They wanted to sign Berge before he joined Fulham.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berge_could_consider_a_big_move\"><\/span>Berge could consider a big move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Berge is at the peak of his career and the time is right for him to join a top club where he can realize his ambitions. This move could be ideal for all parties.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United are also keeping an eye on other midfielders, including AS Roma&#8217;s Manu Kone. However, the France international is likely to be a more expensive option.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are interested in signing Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge. TEAMtalk reports that the team have made new contacts with the 28-year-old, who could be available for a fee of less than \u00a340 million. The midfielder had a great performance for Norway at the World Cup, helping them reach the quarter-finals. 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