Sander Berge was first linked with a transfer to Manchester United in 2020, and fans became convinced they had spotted him arriving at the club's Carrington training ground. Six years later, speculation has reignited after an impressive World Cup 2026 campaign with Norway. The 28-year-old Fulham midfielder started five of six games as Norway reached the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by England.
Renewed Interest in Berge
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is overhauling the midfield, having already signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa earlier this week. A third midfield signing is reportedly on the cards, with sources indicating renewed contact with Berge this summer.
The 2020 Mystery Man
Prior to Berge's 2020 move to Sheffield United, fans believed he would join compatriot Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United. Their confidence stemmed from spotting an unidentified individual being driven into Carrington Training Centre during the final days of the January transfer window. With deadline day approaching, speculation over winter additions was intense.
The social media frenzy peaked when a photo emerged of a man in the backseat of a Mercedes entering Carrington. Fans immediately assumed he was Berge and the club's latest signing. However, the theory proved incorrect: Berge signed for Sheffield United two days after the supposed sighting.
Berge's Career Since
Berge has been a key player for Fulham since joining in 2024, playing 35 of 38 league games as the club finished 11th, one point off European qualification. According to reports, Manchester United have now made renewed contact to potentially bring him to Old Trafford.
