The final signing of the summer for Manchester United has just been completed a few hours ago this morning, and the player is scheduled to come to Old Trafford this weekend for medical screenings. Here we go!

Fulham is close to completing a £25 million transfer for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge. This acquisition comes as Fulham seeks to replace Joao Palhinha, who recently transferred to Bayern Munich for up to £46.5 million. The Berge deal includes an initial £20 million payment, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons.

Berge is set for a medical examination in London, and his agent will also be present to finalize the transfer. Manchester United had shown interest in Berge as an alternative to their primary target, Manuel Ugarte. However, negotiations with PSG for Ugarte have stalled due to PSG’s firm €60 million (£51 million) asking price, which United has found difficult to meet.

Fulham’s focus on Berge means they will no longer pursue Scott McTominay, who they had previously targeted despite having two bids rejected by Manchester United. Berge, who previously played for Sheffield United, was also a target for United in 2019, though there was confusion at the time regarding his arrival.

Manchester United is now considering a different approach for Ugarte, potentially a loan with an obligation to buy, to manage the financial impact over next season. This approach aims to secure Ugarte while negotiating better terms with PSG.

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