Elliot Anderson (foto: Getty Images)
Manchester United targets Elliot Anderson as they compete with Manchester City, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder valued at over €60 million.
Manchester United has entered the race for Elliot Anderson, setting up a direct transfer battle with local rivals Manchester City for one of the Premier League’s rising midfield talents.
The Nottingham Forest midfielder is widely expected to leave the club this summer, following a strong season in which he stood out despite the team’s struggles near the bottom of the table.
Manchester City has tracked Anderson for some time, viewing him as a potential long-term option in midfield, especially with uncertainty surrounding Rodri’s future. His profile fits City’s system: technical, composed, and tactically flexible.
However, Manchester United is now pushing into the picture. The club has intensified its interest after Anderson impressed in a previous meeting between the two sides, catching attention with his energy and control in midfield.
United’s need is clear. Casemiro is expected to leave at the end of the season, with links to Inter Miami and MLS growing stronger. That departure would leave a gap in midfield, and Anderson is one of the players under consideration to fill it.
At 23 years old, Anderson has become one of Nottingham Forest’s most valuable assets, alongside Morgan Gibbs-White, with both players valued at around €60 million.
Any deal is expected to exceed that figure, with Forest in a strong position to demand a high fee, especially with multiple top clubs interested.
United’s current midfield options include Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte, but the club is looking to refresh and rebalance the squad ahead of the new season.
The situation is developing quickly, and with both Manchester clubs involved, the race for Anderson is shaping up to be one of the key battles of the summer transfer window.