Manchester United are prioritising bringing in a new midfielder in the coming months
Manchester United are planning to bolster their midfield next summer as the club looks to usher in a new era at M16. The Red Devils are currently without a manager following Ruben Amorim’s untimely departure, meaning several potential signings will depend on who is appointed next. Strengthening the midfield should be a top priority, especially given that this area of the squad has required reinforcement for some time.
At present, Kobbie Mainoo is the only midfielder in the squad with the profile of a true box-to-box player, possessing elite ball-carrying ability. The England international is hugely talented and capable of breaking through defences with his trickery and sharp movement in tight spaces. However, it is vital that United sign a midfielder who can compete with the 20-year-old for a place in the starting eleven.
Manchester United are keen to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.
Manchester United are keen to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.
With Casemiro ageing, the Red Devils must prioritise bringing in a midfielder who can operate alongside Mainoo in a midfield pivot. Backing the incoming head coach will be crucial, and that includes recruiting players who can significantly raise the overall quality of the squad ahead of next season.
Manchester United considering making a move for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson
Many Manchester United supporters were surprised when the club chose not to sign a midfielder last summer. The Red Devils made a late attempt to land Brighton star Carlos Baleba before deadline day, but the move failed to materialise as the Seagulls were unable to secure a suitable replacement in time. As a result, it has become increasingly important for the club to address this issue once the current campaign ends.
Fabrizio Romano has now stated that United are serious contenders to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who the club value in excess of £100m. Speaking on the Market Madness podcast (via Give Me Sport), Romano said,
“For sure, I can tell you that he’s very high on the list of Manchester United, together with Carlos Baleba. There are two, three players that Man United are tracking. I think they will be busy with midfielders in 2026 and Anderson is one of them, for sure.”
The journalist added,
“So I’m sure United will be in the conversation. I think it’s going to be a big battle. But at the moment, what I can say is that Man United, for sure, have mentioned his name several times internally, and so I expect them to be serious contenders at the table.”
Romano claims that Elliot Anderson has several admirers at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils focused on securing a top-quality midfielder in the summer. He reports that Nottingham Forest are already preparing for the possibility of Anderson’s departure, and Manchester United have emerged as strong contenders for his signature should he decide to move on at the end of the Premier League season.
Signing Elliot Anderson could prove to be a smart move for Manchester United. The Red Devils have lacked a well-rounded midfielder capable of influencing games at both ends of the pitch for quite some time. Described as a “superstar”, the England international has all the tools to reach the very top if he joins United in the coming months.