Newcastle United are considering a move for Bodo/Glimt midfielder Patrick Berg as they seek to bolster their midfield options following the departure of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and the potential exit of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, according to analysis from TransfersDaily’s Robin Bairner.
The club has already brought in Johan Manzambi from Freiburg and Sean Steur from Ajax, but further reinforcement is seen as necessary, particularly given a disappointing transfer window in 2025 which saw significant investment fail to yield expected results with players like Nick Woltemade and Anthony Elanga underperforming. The potential loss of both Tonali and Guimaraes has heightened the urgency for Howe to find quality and value in the market.
Berg, a 48-cap Norway international, has impressed with both his club and national team, notably performing well in the Champions League with Bodo/Glimt and at the recent World Cup alongside Erling Haaland. While Haaland has garnered more attention, Berg has consistently provided a solid base in midfield, demonstrating a well-rounded skillset.
Data from SciSports indicates Berg excels in multiple areas, ranking highly in sprints, defensive pressures, and crosses within his team. He also boasts impressive physical attributes, including the highest average speed among Norwegian players at the World Cup (6.98 km/h) and ranking third in total distance covered (nearly 44km). SciSports data further suggests Berg’s performance exceeded that of players like Ederson, Morten Hjulmand, and Moises Caicedo.
Described as a deep-lying playmaker, Berg combines stamina with strong ball-winning abilities, positional awareness, and tactical experience. He is also a capable set-piece taker and a leader, currently captaining Bodo/Glimt. SciSports’ Career Advice tool rates Berg as an outstanding 87/100 fit for Newcastle, highlighting his suitability for Howe’s playing style.
Other Premier League clubs are also monitoring Berg, including Nottingham Forest, Ipswich Town, Sunderland, Fulham, and Everton. He has an opportunity to further showcase his abilities when Norway face England in the World Cup quarter-finals. A successful tournament showing could significantly increase his market value, but Newcastle are already aware of his potential.
