According to a recent report from leading sports outlet TA, Manchester United's quest for new reinforcements for the No. 6 position has seen the club look at other targets due to Paris Saint-Germain's exorbitant asking price for Ugarte (around €60 million). Surprisingly, 26-year-old Burnley midfielder and Norwegian international Sander Berg has crept onto United's list of options and club officials have been in touch with his team.
Manchester United have been looking for players who can enhance the team's midfield control and defensive stability to cope with the new season's multiple fronts. Although they had in-depth negotiations with Ugarte, Paris Saint-Germain's high asking price made the deal difficult to realize. As a result, United had to re-evaluate their reinforcement strategy and look for more cost-effective options.
Sander Baeger, who was Burnley's starting midfielder last season, excelled in a range of key stats despite the team's eventual relegation, particularly topping the charts in terms of his accuracy on dispossession and high-pressure passes. He also possesses excellent fitness and a speed advantage, with a top speed of 35.90km/h according to Premier League statistics, which ranked him 10th out of all players last season.
It's worth noting that Sander Baeger also had a bright game against Manchester United last season. Although he scored in that game due to a misplaced pass, he impressed the United fans with his overall performance. This mistake may also make him more eager to prove himself in United and help the team to achieve better results in the new season.
