Napoli join Brighton, Fulham and Newcastle United in race for Sheffield United star | OneFootball

Napoli have reignited their interest in Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge, according to The Star.

The 24-year-old’s future at Bramall Lane has become uncertain during the final couple of days of the transfer window despite the fact the player is happy to stay put for now.

With the Blades seemingly open to a sale though, Fulham are reportedly near to striking an agreement for the Norway international as they look to lure him back to the Premier League following an 18-month absence.

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However, they aren’t the only team believed to be in the race for him with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United also taking an interest, though they would reportedly prefer to seal a loan deal at this stage.

With Chelsea having a loan approach rejected in the summer, it seems unlikely that the Magpies will be able to recruit him unless they change their stance, though they are still believed to be in the race.

But they now face further competition from Italian outfit Napoli in the race for his signature, with the Serie A side now weighing up a potential approach ahead of tomorrow night’s deadline along with Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Italian outfit – and have now seemingly reignited their interest.

The Verdict:

This could be another decent option for Berge but the player just needs to keep his focus on the Blades until a breakthrough is made in negotiations between United and an interested side.

You would imagine that the player won’t be too heartbroken if a move doesn’t materialise before the end of the month – because the Blades are currently in a strong position and the Norwegian could play a big part in guiding them back to the Premier League.

Although he will want to get to the top tier as quickly as possible, he has an opportunity to establish himself as an icon at Bramall Lane and may do so if he can secure a top-tier return with his current team.

Considering his poor injury record since signing for the club back in January 2020, it feels as though he owes the supporters the rest of this season before reassessing his options in the summer, when he will have just one year left.

Don’t underestimate how attached he will be to the Blades as well – because he spent the Covid-19 pandemic with the club and will have grown a tight bond with his teammates in South Yorkshire.