Coventry City and Ipswich Town are in the market for a new midfielder, as they look to strengthen their squads ahead of a Premier League campaign.
The Sky Blues have already signed one central midfielder this summer, with Frank Onyeka joining from Brentford in a permanent deal, after which he outlines his goals for the season.
Onyeka said: "When I first joined last season, I came here with two goals: to win the Championship and help Coventry get promoted to the Premier League. I'm really happy to now be a Coventry player back in the Premier League.
"I will give everything to the team, fight for every ball, fight for my team-mates and bring my experience.
"My ambition now is to help the team stay in the Premier League and finish as high as we can."
Coventry City's Frank Onyeka in action with Southampton's Caspar Jander and Finn Azaz
Ipswich will have similar aims, after being relegated without putting up much of a fight in the 2024-25 season, and they have been showing ambition in the transfer market, recently signing striker Emersonn from Toulouse.
Coventry and Ipswich in race to sign Patrick Berg
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Coventry and Ipswich are showing interest in signing Bodo/Glimt midfielder Patrick Berg, and he is now ready to leave the Norwegian club.
Hull City, Burnley and West Ham United are also in contention, and Berg is of the belief a move to England would suit him, given the physicality of the Premier League and Championship.
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Why Patrick Berg could flourish in the Premier League
The Norway star, who has won four league titles with Bodo/Glimt, proved he has what it takes to perform at the very highest level at the World Cup, picking up two assists in six matches, while also impressing against Brazil.
The Bodo/Glimt man made three tackles and won seven of the eight duels he contested to help keep Brazil at bay, and recorded a pass-completion rate of 93%.
That indicates the former Lens man has what it takes to perform in the Premier League too, and he could make a major impact for Ipswich and Coventry, who will both be aiming to avoid the drop.
Patrick Berg's 2026 Eliteserien stats
10 appearances
1 goal
2.8 tackles per 90
1.2 interceptions per 90
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