Manchester United transfer target Sander Berge delivered a sumptuous performance for Norway against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Norway shocked the football world by defeating tournament favourites Brazil 2-1 in New Jersey to book their place in the quarter-finals.
It is no secret that Manchester United are determined to recruit at least two or three midfielders this summer as part of a major squad rebuild.
Berge remains firmly on the club’s shortlist after several years of continued admiration from Old Trafford.
He played a crucial role in helping his country reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Operating as the deepest midfielder, the 28-year-old completed an astonishing 117 of his 119 attempted passes.
Only one of his seven long passes failed to find its target.
Berge also completed both of his dribble attempts and won every one of his three ground duels.
United have a long-standing interest in the Norwegian and could finally make a decisive move for him this summer.
Standing at 6ft 5in, Berge combines outstanding physical presence with proven Premier League experience, making him a unique midfield option.
Whether Fulham would even consider selling him only after two years remains to be seen.
Berge would provide excellent depth and valuable tactical flexibility, but INEOS still need to secure a genuine world-class midfielder capable of transforming the starting XI.
Landing both Berge and Ederson would significantly strengthen United’s midfield, but neither should be viewed as the final piece of the puzzle.
If United truly want to compete for the biggest honours again, one elite midfield signing capable of elevating the entire team must still arrive before the transfer window closes.
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