Premier League transfers: Elliot Anderson would be a dream signing for Newcastle United this summer.
It is no secret that Eddie Howe and Newcastle would love to re-sign Anderson, a player they reluctantly sold to Nottingham Forest in 2024 to comply with Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Anderson joined Forest for £35million, technically a club record sale for Newcastle though with goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos heading in the opposite direction for £20million, the actual fee was closer to £15million.
A blow for NUFC
Newcastle knew they’d got the raw end of the deal and that has proven to be the case as Vlachodimos is yet to feature for the club in the Premier League and is currently out on loan at Sevilla, while Anderson has seen his value soar. The 23-year-old is now a full England international and a key player in Forest’s side.
But with relegation a possibility for the East Midlands club, several top sides are monitoring the situation. Newcastle, naturally, are one of those - but there is an understanding that they would almost certainly be priced out of a move given they had no beneficial clauses in place.
Elliot Anderson’s next club
Manchester City are the front-runners for Anderson’s signature, while rivals Manchester United have also been credited with an interest. Man United are in the market for a midfielder this summer to replace the departing Casemiro. Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali have also been linked.
When asked about his future while on international duty this week, Anderson said: “We've obviously got the World Cup this summer, so all my eyes are on that and playing for England. I've obviously got the badge on now, so that's what I'm thinking about at the moment.”
Anderson is set to go to the World Cup with England, but Man United and Man City are keen to get a deal concluded quickly this summer amid fears his value could increase further on the back of a successful tournament.
According to The Sun, the two Manchester clubs want to conclude a deal quickly as Forest’s asking price could rise to in excess of £100million if Anderson shines at the World Cup.
It will come as a blow for Newcastle, who effectively made just £15million from selling their academy graduate just two years earlier.
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