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Dominic is a news journalist for Football FanCast, having graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022, achieving a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.
Since leaving university, Dominic has written for websites including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing a variety of content from transfer news to match previews and reviews.
Dominic has previously worked in club media, working for FC Halifax Town, as well as working for The Halifax Courier, interviewing names such as Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. Dominic has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.
A Tranmere fan, Dominic particularly enjoys writing about the EFL.
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."
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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After achieving promotion to the Premier League, both Ipswich and Coventry could do with signing players with experience at the top level. As such, a move for Berg could be ideal, with the midfielder making 12 Champions League appearances last season. |
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It is unclear what sort of fee Bodo/Glimt are looking to receive. However, he signed for Bodo/Glimt from Lens in a €4.5m (£3.8m) deal back in 2022, which provides a reference point. |
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The 28-year-old has primarily featured in a defensive midfield role throughout his career to date, but he does have a keen eye for goal, getting on the scoresheet five times in the 2025 Eliteserien campaign, while also providing 12 assists in 28 matches. |
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Considering the Norwegian has collected 49 international caps, including six at the World Cup before a quarter-final exit against England, he is clearly at the level to push for a starting spot at either Ipswich or Coventry. |
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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