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Manchester City 'line up shock move for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge... with Pep Guardiola searching for a new midfielder due to Fernandinho's impending departure'

Manchester City are reportedly ready to make a shock summer swoop for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge.

City boss Pep Guardiola has identified the 23-year-old as a potential replacement for Fernandinho, according to Belgian outlet Voetbal24.

The 35-year-old Brazilian midfielder is set to leave the Etihad when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Sheffield United star Sander Berge is reportedly a top transfer target for Manchester City

Liverpool are also keen on 6ft 5in Berge, with Barcelona target Georginio Wijnaldum set to leave the on a free transfer in the summer.

Sheffield United will not him to allow on the cheap despite their imminent relegation to the Championship.