Manchester United Ready to Open Talks for Elliot Anderson
Manchester United are ready to approach Nottingham Forest over elliot anderson this summer, and Manchester City are also in the chase. The 25-year-old is United's top midfield target, with club-to-club talks expected as both sides look to move quickly once the window opens.
United and City circle Anderson
The race is already taking shape around one player. Anderson is the top midfield target for both Manchester United and Manchester City, and the expectation is that both clubs will go to Nottingham Forest to understand the price.
United also want to add two new midfielders, which adds urgency to their push. Manuel Ugarte could be sold and Casemiro is leaving, so the midfield rebuild has become a live issue rather than a long-term plan.
Marinakis sets the price
Nottingham Forest are in a stronger position than they were earlier in the season. They are safe from relegation from the Premier League and out of the UEFA Europa League after being beaten by Aston Villa in the semi-final last week, which has changed the timing around any exit for Anderson.
Evangelos Marinakis is likely to demand a big fee, and some reports suggest a price upwards of £100million could be required. No price has been quoted to interested clubs yet, but the move is expected to become clearer in the coming days or the weeks ahead of the World Cup.
Anderson, Forest and the World Cup
Ben Jacobs said Manchester United are going to move quite quickly on at least two midfielders because Manuel Ugarte could be sold, Casemiro is leaving, and the top priority still remains Elliot Anderson. He also said United will start now to find out the price, because the timing has changed with Forest now a Premier League club and no longer in Europe.
Anderson is not agitating or desperate to have a new club before the World Cup, but that has not slowed the interest. Manchester City are pushing and confident of agreeing terms with the player, while United now have Champions League football and are prepared to throw a fair amount of money toward their midfield revamp. Club-to-club talks are expected to begin, and Forest will handle any exit personally through Marinakis.
