Man Utd Eye £100m Swoop for Nottingham Forest’s Rising Star Elliot Anderson
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a January bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, as the Red Devils look to solve their midfield concerns. Mainoo’s Struggles Leave United Searching for Solutions Remember when Kobbie Mainoo looked destined to anchor United’s midfield for the next decade? The young starlet’s breakthrough under Erik ten Hag, coupled with his impressive showings at Euro 2024, suggested Old Trafford had unearthed a gem. Fast forward to today, and Ruben Amorim has cast him aside – just one start all season, and that came against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. Manuel Ugarte hasn’t fared much better under the Portuguese boss. Instead, it’s the familiar duo of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes holding down the fort. The problem? Casemiro’s contract expires this summer, whilst Fernandes isn’t a natural deeper-lying midfielder. United need fresh blood, and they need it fast. Why Anderson Makes Perfect Sense Enter Elliot Anderson. The 22-year-old arrived at the City Ground from Newcastle last summer and has been nothing short of spectacular. After helping Forest secure European qualification in his debut season, he’s elevated his performances even further this campaign – including an outstanding display against United last weekend [...]
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