Manchester United are now ready to join the race for an "unbelievable" £75m midfielder amid the interest in Bruno Fernandes and doubts over Casemiro's future.
Man Utd keen on new midfielder with Casemiro's future up in the air
Casemiro's contract is due to expire at the end of the season, but the Brazilian has remained a key player for Man United, having arguably proven Jamie Carragher wrong since the Sky Sports pundit infamously suggested he needed to "call it a day."
The 33-year-old has made seven Premier League appearances this season, with the only game he missed being due to suspension, and the midfielder's defensive attributes have been on display on a regular basis over the past year.
Statistic Average per 90 (past year)
Tackles 4.05 (99th percentile)
Blocks 2.33 (99th percentile)
Clearances 2.81 (94th percentile)
There have been widespread reports suggesting the former Real Madrid man could still extend his contract, but his future remains up in the air, while there are also some doubts over whether Fernandes will remain a United player.
According to a report from The Mirror, the Portugal international, who is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, is attracting interest from elsewhere, with Saudi Pro League clubs known to be keen.
Consequently, Man United are now ready to enter the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who has been a shining light for the Tricky Trees amid their poor start to the season.
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson
Having impressed for Forest and England, Anderson's asking price is now a whopping £75m, with a number of rival Premier League clubs also keen, including Manchester City and Chelsea.
Ruben Amorim views rebuilding his midfield as a priority, having previously looked at signing Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba, with United now big admirers of the Forest star too.
"Unbelievable" Anderson impressing for club and country
The 22-year-old has become a regular starter for the Three Lions under the helm of Thomas Tuchel, recently putting in a fantastic display in the 5-0 win against Latvia, completing 121 passes and making four tackles, the highest number of any player.
Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has also made it clear he is a huge admirer of his former teammate, taking the time to praise his performances for Forest.
A £75m asking price is steep, but Anderson is a very well-rounded midfielder, also placing in the 85th percentile for assists per 90 over the past year, compared to other midfielders, so he would undoubtedly be an exciting addition to Amorim's squad.