MU wants to buy England midfielder

Manager Ruben Amorim sees Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson as a top target in his plans to strengthen his squad in January or next summer.

Amorim sees Anderson as an important piece if he joins the club in the near future.

Elliot Anderson, 22, is emerging as one of the most exciting discoveries of the Premier League season 2024/25. Joining Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United for £35 million last summer, the young midfielder has quickly proven his worth in the tactical scheme of coach Nuno Espirito Santo - who was sacked a few days ago - and has contributed significantly to the team's impressive start.

That explosion did not escape the sight of Manchester United. With financial backing from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the “Red Devils” put Anderson on the transfer priority list, alongside the name Carlos Baleba - the top target that coach Ruben Amorim desires. However, Brighton asked for up to 120 million pounds for Baleba, making this deal difficult to achieve.

In that context, Anderson becomes a more reasonable choice. MU is willing to spend at least 80 million pounds for this player, but the possibility of recruiting him in the January transfer window is very low, because Forest does not want to release the player in the middle of the season. The immediate plan of the Old Trafford team is to prepare about 50 million pounds to send an official offer soon.

Anderson's current form is also the reason why he is sought after. In England's 5-0 win over Serbia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on the morning of September 10, the young midfielder made a strong impression in the central role. At club level, Anderson played all three Premier League matches this season for Nottingham Forest, always maintaining stability and creating a clear influence.

With his growing potential, Elliot Anderson is considered a "new gem" of English football, and promises to become a strategic card in Manchester United's ambitious rebuilding plan.

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