Fulham transfer wish offers Sander Berge hope to Sheffield United after ‘done’ deal

Sheffield United’s hopes of keeping hold of key man Sander Berge on deadline day may have recieved a boost after Fulham reportedly sealed the signing of midfielder Sasa Lukic.

Blackburn join Blades in race for Forest man amid Berge doubts

The Cottagers were thought to be the frontrunners to land Berge over the weekend when the Norwegian was left out of United’s FA Cup trip to Wrexham while discussions continued between the clubs.

But Fulham also retained an interest in Torino midfielder Lukic and according to Talksport, have sealed a deal for the Serbian midfielder at around £8m.

Sander state of play as Napoli join Prem race for Blades star

Over the weekend Fulham boss Marco Silva said he was hoping to sign two players, with a midfielder and a right-back on his wishlist - raising hopes amongst Blades fans that Lukic has been signed instead of Berge, rather than to play alongside him.

“(I am hoping we will sign) two players, probably two players,” Silva said recently.

“If you ask me if I’m thinking we are close to finishing something, we should be because a few more days and the market is going to close.

Fresh Fulham transfer update could affect pursuit of Berge

“We should be closer, and we hope that we can do something before the end of the market.

“Probably some players they can go and probably two players they should come and they should sign deals before the end of the market, but we will see and we can hope.”

But the situation may be complicated by a potential move for Nathaniel Chalobah to West Bromwich Albion, with the Fulham utility man in talks over a loan move to the Championship promotion hopefuls. Berge is also thought to be a target for Newcastle United and Brighton in England, and Napoli overseas.

What Blades fans expect from transfer deadline day