Former Norway international Erik Thorstvedt believes a move to West Ham would be the ‘natural’ switch for Sheffield United ace Sander Berge.
The 23-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move away from Bramall Lane as the Blades face up to their impending relegation – with both Manchester City and Liverpool mooted as potential suitors.
However, speaking to homeland TV outlet Nettavissen, retired goalkeeper Thorstvedt, ha claimed a switch to the Hammers or a fellow Premier League rival could be better suited.
I’m not sure (he should join Man City). It looks like Fernandinho will be gone so they will soon be looking for a replacement. It is also a badly hidden secret (Berge) will change clubs this summer. Basically, I would have thought a club like Aston Villa or West Ham would be more likely. It would be a natural next step from a club relegated from the same division.
The 58-year-old, who was capped 94-times by Norway, went onto say whilst a move to either claret and blue club may make more sense, it would’ve ‘been fun’ to see Berge arrive at either Anfield or the Etihad.
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David Moyes will certainly be on the lookout for central midfield reinforcements this summer – especially after Declan Rice’s injury highlighted the lack of strength in depth in the position.
Berge has been highly touted in the past, Jurgen Klopp is known to be an admirer after praising the Norwegian’s performance following a Champions League clash in 2019.
Given the Yorkshire clubs soon to be Championship status, the Irons would be well placed to plot a swoop.
