MU loses ground in the race to sign Elliot Anderson

MU has fallen behind in the race to sign the highly sought-after Elliot Anderson, as they are unwilling to compete with Man City in terms of high bids.

Elliot Anderson has just been called up to England's 26-man squad for the 2006 World Cup and will be joining the "Three Lions" on their way.

With Michael Carrick looking to strengthen his squad following Casemiro's departure, Anderson has emerged as one of the top targets for the Old Trafford club.

Elliot Anderson is more inclined to join Man City than Man United - Photo: Alamy

However, MU is facing a significant risk of missing out on this deal. Sources from BBC Sport reveal that Anderson is leaning towards joining their arch-rivals, Manchester City.

Manchester United's leadership has agreed that they will not overpay or engage in lengthy negotiations to secure the signature of the 23-year-old midfielder.

Concerns are heightened by the fact that Anderson's fee could exceed £105 million, the same amount Arsenal spent on Declan Rice in 2023.

Nottingham Forest hopes that Anderson's performance at the 2026 World Cup will help them further increase the player's value.

However, there is still a significant gap in valuation between Man City and the team at City Ground. Therefore, the opportunity for MU is not entirely closed.

Last season, Anderson played a crucial role in helping Forest avoid relegation and reach the Europa League semi-finals.

He played 50 games in all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists before the season ended last weekend.

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