Manchester United must sign a midfielder next in their pursuit to bolster their squad.
The head coach Ruben Amorim wanted a new dynamic, athletic midfielder this summer but INEOS prioritised strengthening the attack.
They made an approach for Brighton & Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba but did not formalise their interest due to an asking price of over £100 million.
Crystal Palace sensation Adam Wharton is also being tracked closely as United monitor his progress.
We believe the Red Devils should make a move for Elliot Anderson in January or next summer.
Elliot Anderson will be a shrewd addition
The 22-year-old has developed into one of the best emerging talents in the Premier League. After breaking through the ranks at Newcastle United, Anderson secured a £35 million move to Nottingham Forest in 2024.
He has been in great form for the Tricky Trees and earned a deserved call-up to the England squad.
He made his debut in the 2-0 win over Andorra on Saturday and scooped the coveted Man of the Match award for his commanding display.
The midfielder showed his immaculate ball distribution skills by completing 107 passes with an accuracy of 94%.
He also played 20 passes into the final third and made 15 recoveries. Anderson brings athleticism and robustness to the centre of the park.
He has improved his game awareness and can cover ground effortlessly.
He already has rich experience in the English top flight, featuring 84 times for Newcastle and Forest.
The youngster averaged 1.8 tackles and won almost eight duels per league game last season.
United badly need a midfielder who can press with tenacity, cover large spaces, and progress the ball efficiently to their forwards.
Anderson is the perfect profile and could even be available at a bargain if Forest struggle this campaign.
Despite finishing 7th last term, the shocking exit of manager Nuno Espirito Santo after tensions with the club hierarchy has threatened to destabilise the team.
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