Newcastle United stance revealed amid Fulham interest in Sheffield United transfer agreement | OneFootball

Fulham are the current frontrunners in the pursuit of Sander Berge, according to Sky Sports.

Reports emerged over the weekend that the Sheffield United midfielder was the subject of late January transfer window interest from a number of Premier League sides.

Fulham are thought to be negotiating a deal worth up to £20 million with the Blades ahead of Tuesday night’s deadline.

But Newcastle United are also weighing up a potential offer for the 24-year old.

The Magpies are considering a loan move with an option to buy for the midfielder, but United are understood to only be interested in a cash offer for the player.

The Championship side could be persuaded by an obligation to buy clause in any deal, but Newcastle’s current stance has given Fulham the chance to steal a march in the race for his signature.

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Brighton have also been credited with an interest in the Norwegian, but it has not yet been claimed if they have made any concrete offers.

United are currently under a transfer embargo, which could complicate things even further with the club currently chasing promotion back to the top flight.

The Verdict

Paul Heckingbottom has made it clear this month that his preference would be to keep Berge at Bramall Lane.

The midfielder has been a key figure in the team, with his performances helping the side to a 13-point advantage in the automatic promotion battle.

It would be a big blow for the club to lose such a talent, even with the significant sum set to arrive in his place.