Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[jedi_master]

Get this done Burnley.

[ArmchairDetective]

Interesting both us and Sheff Utd were linked with Souza, a midfielder over the weekend. Now we're being linked with Sheff Utd's midfielder. It would seem that maybe something is afoot.

[jedi_master]

Sheff Utd messageboard yesterday (poster saying it's happening this week a day prior to this hitting the press, maybe an ITK?):

https://www.s24su.com/forum/threads/ber ... ley.96520/

[Belgianclaret]

I think he would be excellent next to Cullen.

Excellent and powerful box to box player, as suggested by yours truly some months ago

Glad people seem more enthousiast today

[RVclaret]

My understanding is it is based on committed outlay (so delayed payments through a loan to buy wouldn’t affect it?)

I’m sure Chester can elaborate

FFP for signings is based on amortisation in the books.

The way amortisation works for players is the entire fee (let’s say £10m) is spread over the contract length (let’s say 4 years).

10 / 5 = 2

So, 2 is the figure (in this one transfer) that actually goes towards the FFP, along with the wage bill of course.

[Tricky Trevor]

I’m a bit iffy on Berge. On his day he is excellent but I’ve seen him have far too many days where he appears disinterested. Maybe a new home would get the best out of him.

[CoolClaret]

I really think this one has legs.

[warksclaret]

Perfect for us, my only concern being this would alert other clubs who could come in for him and push up the price, but maybe prize him away. Hope its advanced, though you would think if so, he would not have started this weekend

[ClaretInLeeds]

He definitely has legs.

[RicardoMontalban]

Sheff Utd messageboard yesterday (poster saying it's happening this week a day prior to this hitting the press, maybe an ITK?):

https://www.s24su.com/forum/threads/ber ... ley.96520/

Interesting that the reaction is actually a bit mixed. Obviously they all rate him highly and are p!ssed it’s us, but most recognise that there’s a business side to this and £12m now may be better than nowt next year if it helps them with other bits of the team. Especially given he doesn’t seem keen on signing a new deal.

Reckon he’d be great for us. Really hope it happens.

[Iloveyoubrady]

He’d be absolutely ideal for us.
So would lokonga mind, and this brazilian also looks bang on. I trust the club will secure us a strong new starting centre midfielder.

[Swizzlestick]

I'm not as big of a fan as some of you are. I think he dwells on the ball a little too much and can sometimes get caught out. Obviously has talent. I'm also surprised United are even giving the deal the time of day. I'd be fuming if one of our better players could be off to a direct rival, especially after losing N'Diaye.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I'm not as big of a fan as some of you are. I think he dwells on the ball a little too much and can sometimes get caught out. Obviously has talent. I'm also surprised United are even giving the deal the time of day. I'd be fuming if one of our better players could be off to a direct rival, especially after losing N'Diaye.

You have got to think that 12m is on very favourable terms. Perhaps all up front.

I can’t see why Sheffield would accept otherwise

[Firthy]

Maybe we can sign Berge and agree to pull out of the Souza transfer leaving the field clear for them.

As regards Hamer. I think if we were serious about we would have used Thomas or McNally in a deal, which is why I think it won't happen.

[NewClaret]

Just watched a video of Souza. Now I’m torn!

Both quality.

[warksclaret]

Can't believe how many "half-empty" readers we have on this Board. We hear the possibility of Berge being signed, perfect midfielder for us. Strong, combative and athletic in midfield-would walk straight into our team and absolutely compliment playing with Cullen. Played in the premier Belgian league for 3 years, numerous times for Norway.

[gandhisflipflop]

Let’s just get both and really **** them off

[quoonbeatz]

Surprised we've gone back in for Berge, must have had some encouragement. Good player.

[ervi34]

Deal very close, medical could happen as soon as today says Romano!

[RVclaret]

Romano saying this is happening with a medical today

[criminalclaret]

Fabrizio saying terms agreed!

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/stat ... 45473?s=20

That would be a massive coup and a big hit for Sheffield Utd!

[KefkaClaret]

Berge would be an absolute class signing

[Pickles]

I rate Berge. Was surprised he stuck around at Sheffield United so long. Would be a class signing.

[Conroysleftfoot]

I’m a bit iffy on Berge. On his day he is excellent but I’ve seen him have far too many days where he appears disinterested. Maybe a new home would get the best out of him.

Agree with you on this. For somebody tall and powerfully built he doesn't seem to put himself about alot.

[jedi_master]

I am buzzing with this!

[Burnley1989]

Can't believe how many "half-empty" readers we have on this Board. We hear the possibility of Berge being signed, perfect midfielder for us. Strong, combative and athletic in midfield-would walk straight into our team and absolutely compliment playing with Cullen. Played in the premier Belgian league for 3 years, numerous times for Norway.

He's a very good player, slightly inconsistent but I think he'd be a great fit for us

[RVclaret]

There’s a few mis profilings of Berge that get made though. He’s not this big enforcer that sits next to Cullen. He’s at his best box to box as an advanced 8 type. So he’d play in front of Cullen in our system generally.

[summitclaret]

He definitely has legs.

He has, but they quite often don't move quick enough.

[ksrclaret]

I think Berge could be the ideal midfield signing actually because he could just as easily play as a double pivot alongside Cullen and then advance as an attacking 8. I can see him allowing our set up to be really flexible.

I do agree with the reservations though that for all the times he's looked like their best player, he can as often appear a little lazy and disinterested when I've watched Sheff Utd last season. I am comforted though that VK will know all about him from the time he spent at Genk.

Overall, an exciting signing I would say and a hugely welcome addition to the midfield area.

[Walton]

Would be a great signing.

Love a big midfielder.

[Murger]

Great signing, but we still need a ball winner.

[PremierLeagueClass]

Would be an unbelievable signing on many levels. Exactly what we need, relatively young, Premier League experience and weakens a rival.

[RVclaret]

Great signing, but we still need a ball winner.

Nixon reckons we still want Souza regardless of Berge.

[claretcarrot93]

This really is fantasy football league , no way would they sell to us. We are so gullible, every name mentioned we take seriously, even Nixon is now taking the p!ss out of us for a laugh.

Looking silly an hour after the post. The biggest journalist in football now confirmed it.

[davideyresleftear]

Berge is inconsistent but with his skill set, if he was consistent then he’d probably be out of our league. We need to take talented players with imperfections and hope we can iron them out

[claretonthecoast1882]

Nixon reckons we still want Souza regardless of Berge.

It is almost like the club and manager working together know what we need and how much money we can afford to spend, mad isn't it that those involved know a bit more than some on here.

[quoonbeatz]

Biggest midfielder since Kevin McDonald

[Jambounchained]

Oh wow, everything crossed that this one gets over the line.

[jedi_master]

Biggest midfielder since Kevin McDonald

Similar 'lolloping' style when moving with the ball to Kev, I'd say.

I work with a load of Blades and they are not happy bunny's right now.

[warksclaret]

Berge is inconsistent but with his skill set, if he was consistent then he’d probably be out of our league. We need to take talented players with imperfections and hope we can iron them out

Well said. Look how we made the best of Joey Barton, Andre Gray, Chris Wood for the first 3-4 years of his spell with us,Ashley Westwood, Tom Heaton. There were reasons for other clubs not wanting to take them, but we took them and they all made great contributions to our play

[NottsClaret]

Like many others, I've said plenty of times on here, he's an absolutely class player.

[quoonbeatz]

Similar 'lolloping' style when moving with the ball to Kev, I'd say.

I work with a load of Blades and they are not happy bunny's right now.

Languid imo

[warksclaret]

I think if I went to a taxi hub in Sheffield today, not many would be heard "ticking-over"

[warksclaret]

I think if I went to a taxi hub in Sheffield today, not many would be heard "ticking-over"

[123EasyasBFC]

Berge in middle with Cullen wow something id attempt on football manager that

[summitclaret]

He could be great. However, his style makes him look lazy. If things don't go as well as we all hope for, he'll be the first to get stick imo.

[FCBurnley]

Will take a couple of months to get him Burnley fit but if we can he could be the best signing of the window by far

[davideyresleftear]

Well said. Look how we made the best of Joey Barton, Andre Gray, Chris Wood for the first 3-4 years of his spell with us,Ashley Westwood, Tom Heaton. There were reasons for other clubs not wanting to take them, but we took them and they all made great contributions to our play

Westwood is a great example. £5m or whatever was an absolute bargain

[RicardoMontalban]

Will take a couple of months to get him Burnley fit but if we can he could be the best signing of the window by far

Presumably he’s had a preseason with the Blades, wouldn’t think fitness would be the issues. It’ll be the tactics and theory, like all new signings, that’ll take time.

[4midable]

Be some ******* team once these players are all signed
Top half here we come