Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge.
The Lowdown: Liverpool’s previous interest in Berge
The Merseyside club have been linked with a move for the Blades midfielder in the past, most recently during the previous summer transfer window.
This season has seen the Norwegian, who had a £25m price tag reportedly put on him last summer, score three goals and deliver three assists in 12 Championship appearances.
Now that the January transfer window is around the corner, the Reds have reportedly reignited their interest in the player.
The Latest: Liverpool eyeing Sander Berge
According to a recent report from Jeunes Footeux, Liverpool, and fellow Premier League side Chelsea, have been keeping their eye on Berge for several months.
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The report also adds that the two sides could make moves to sign the 6 foot 5 midfielder during the January transfer window and exactly why – as Liverpool ‘anticipate the departures’ of both Naby Keita (end of contract) and Arthur Melo (end of loan).
The Verdict: A useful signing for Liverpool
In addition to his goals and assists this season, Berge has also racked up the highest passing accuracy percentage (81.7%) out of any Blades player that has attempted more than two passes in the league.
The 24-year-old, who has been praised for his “outstanding” attitude in the past by Chris Wilder, has also racked up the fourth-highest number of shot-creating actions (41) and goal-creating actions (5) at the Yorkshire club, as well as the second-highest total of successful dribbles (20).
This showcases how much of an attack-minded midfielder he is and what he’d be able to offer Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Having already experienced life in the Premier League and English football, this could make it easier for the Norwegian to settle into Liverpool if he does end up at Anfield in January.
Bearing in mind how Liverpool have a significant number of central-midfielders in their squad in and around the age of 30, bringing in Berge could be a smart long-term investment for the Merseyside club to make based on his age.