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Manchester United are ‘really interested’ in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson during the summer transfer window, according to reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils recently secured an agreement to land Ederson from Atalanta. The Brazilian midfielder will arrive at United for £39 million once he undergoes a successful medical next month.
United are still exploring the transfer market for another top-notch midfielder, and Romano reports that they are ‘really interested’ in Anderson, who is also on Manchester City’s radar.
Man City have already made a formal bid for the Englishman, which has been rejected. Forest are reportedly holding out for more than £100m to part ways with the 23-year-old.
United unlikely to enter bidding tussle for Anderson
Anderson had a stupendous 2025/26 season with Forest. The Tricky Trees finished a lowly 16th in the Premier League, but the midfielder had a superb individual season with them.
The Newcastle United graduate won an outstanding eight duels per game alongside three tackles. He also made eight recoveries per outing, while inducing two fouls from the opposition.
Anderson likewise impressed with his distribution, completing 54 passes per appearance. He also managed nine goal contributions in all competitions for Forest.
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The 23-year-old would be a perfect candidate to start in the number six role for United after Casemiro’s exit, but Forest’s valuation could deter the Red Devils from pursuing his signature this summer.
Forest are already demanding £100m plus for his services, and a strong showing at the World Cup with England could mean that valuation could rise even further in the month of July.
It has already been reported that United don’t plan to ‘overpay‘ for Anderson, while the player himself is leaning ‘towards a move’ to Man City. Hence, United may not pursue a deal for him.
The Red Devils could be cautious with their summer spending, with plans to bring in four more signings. Aside from another midfielder, a left winger, a left-back and a striker could be signed.