Manchester United have pulled out of the race to sign another midfielder after it was confirmed they have cooled their interest in Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson.
Reports emerged this week that Manchester United are pulling away from their pursuit of Anderson, as they don't want to be dragged into a bidding war.
David Ornstein recently reported that Manchester City saw a bid which could total £120m rejected by Forest, which has forced United into taking a step back.
Signing another player in the middle of the park is a huge priority for United, but they won't want to overpay.
Forest are demanding a huge fee for Anderson, and with Man City insisting on securing his signature, United are going to have to cough up a lot of money to sign him.
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According to Italian journalist Romano, Manchester United have pulled out of the race to sign another midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window.
Romano confirms that United are not going to make a move to sign Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali despite being interested in securing his signature.
"Manchester United are not going for Sandro Tonali at this stage. The intention of Manchester United is not to proceed. Manchester United has been interested in Tonali for some time, and he's been on Manchester United's shortlist, but now Manchester United believe that the player is too expensive."
United are also pushing to sign Newcastle defender Lewis Hall, and they believe that trying to sign both from the Magpies will make it an incredibly expensive deal.
Instead, United are pursuing alternative targets.
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According to reports, Manchester United are set to make an opening offer to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
The Portuguese star is a cheaper alternative to Anderson, with the Hammers reportedly demanding in the region of £85m.
Anderson has always been a dream target for United, but with the Red Devils not wanting to overpay, Fernandes is a smart alternative.
West Ham were relegated from the Premier League during the 2025-2026 season, meaning Fernandes is looking for a move back to a top league.
United are clearly looking to be smart with their recruitment this summer, pulling away from deals for Tonali and Anderson in order to find value in the market.