Sander Berge played both matches against Liverpool in the Champions League earlier this seasonSheffield United have signed Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge from Belgian side Genk for a club record fee. Berge joined Genk from Norwegian side Valerenga in 2015 and won the Belgian title last season. Sheffield United said owner Prince Abdullah took a "personal interest" in the signing and was "instrumental in the negotiations". AnalysisBBC sport's Alistair MagowanThis is another statement signing by Chris Wilder who has broken Sheffield United's club record transfer fee five times in the space of six months. Wilder has been keen on Berge since the summer when there were understandable doubts about whether United would stay in the top-flight.

Source: BBC January 30, 2020 17:09 UTC