Report: West Ham eye £18m-rated Sander Berge, as Gedson Fernandes talks stall

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The Daily Mail have claimed West Ham United are considering a move for Genk midfielder Sander Berge after a move to land Benfica starlet Gedson Fernandes on loan until the end of the season stalled.

Fernandes, 20, was supposedly close to a move to east London but talks over a loan have now ran out of gas. Everton are also said to be interested in the highly-rated Portugal Under-21 international, with more than three weeks left to go in January.

David Moyes still wants additions in the middle of the park and Stoke City star Joe Allen is also being considered, as well as Berge. The 21-year-old Genk star has been linked all over Europe, given his impressive form in the Champions League.

Standing at a lofty 6ft 4in, Berge offers height and plenty of technical ability from midfield – starring against Liverpool for his Belgian side. So much so, that The Mirror claimed in December that Liverpool were eyeing an £18million move.

TBR’s view – Berge at £18m is the answer to West Ham’s woes

Moyes is right in needing a new central midfielder. Declan Rice and Mark Noble remain first choice, with Jack Wilshere constantly injured and Carlos Sanchez hardly the required standard of player.

For a player so young that has enormous experience – Berge already has more than 150 senior matches to his name – he would be an excellent addition at the bargain price of just £18million. Whether West Ham can beat Liverpool, is different story.