Sweden Under 21 hot-shot Marcus Berg
looks set to snub a move to the Premier League
in favour of a switch to Hamburg, according to reports in
Holland.
The Groningen striker is currently one of the hottest properties
in European football following his goalscoring exploits at the
European U21 Championships this summer, where he top scored with
seven goals.
The 22-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to England
with Fulham, Everton, Aston Villa and Tottenham all said to be interested.
However, Groningen director Hans Nijland has revealed that they have held talks with
Hamburg, adding that the Bundeliga side are Berg's preferred
destination.
"Hamburg's interest is very serious," he told
Aftonbladet.
"I can confirm that we have had a personal meeting in Germany.
Hamburg's interest is very serious.
"I am expecting a call from Hamburg any moment. Hopefully we can
have a meeting in Groningen (Wednesday).
"We have discussed the clubs with Marcus and his agent Soren
Lerby and have been advised that Hamburg is Marcus' first
choice."
The transfer is said to be around the €10million mark but Lerby
is unwilling to give anything away.
"We will see," he said. "First the clubs need to agree. Of
course this is an interesting possibility. But right now I can't
say more than that."
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