Liverpool have made Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge a leading transfer target, according to reports.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have endured a disappointing Premier League title defence and the German could look to refresh his squad this summer.
But Klopp and Liverpool’s recruitment team have already begun working on plans for the summer transfer market.
A recent report stated that Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa were all keeping tabs on Berge, who joined Sheffield United for a club-record fee of £22m in January 2020.
“I think this [Sheffield United] has always been a springboard for Sander,” Wilder told TV2 last month.
“He wants to play at the highest level, he wants to play Champions League regularly and he wants to play for a top team.
“We gave him an opportunity to show off his skills and he has taken it. If he plays well, he makes us a better team, but I know that day will come.
“I know Sander won’t be here until he’s 32, but we enjoy working with him and hopefully he has a few games left as a Sheffield United player. I understand, if he goes and if it happens, then it happens with our blessing.
“I wish Sander all the best. Do I think he can play for a top club? Absolutely, but for that to happen, he has to keep doing well here.”
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