Forest want £100-120 million for Man United and Newcastle target Elliot Anderson

Manchester United need midfield reinforcement this summer, and it must be a priority for the Old Trafford hierarchy as they look to close the gap at the top of the table.

The Red Devils are assessing options, and one prominent name they are ‘closely monitoring’ is Elliot Anderson , who is one of the finest young operators in the country.

The Man United target can control proceedings as a number six or drive the game forward in a more box-to-box role, making him a complete package in the engine room.

Anderson has played himself into the England national team and will be a mainstay for the Three Lions in the coming years.

But his services will not come cheaply. Nottingham Forest are demanding £100-120 million for Anderson, according to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg .

Man United also face competition for his signature as Newcastle United are pondering a move to bring him back to Tyneside .

He is a boyhood Newcastle fan who came through the club’s academy. He left only because of the Magpies’ financial situation.

Now, Newcastle feel they can bring him back, and will back themselves to convince him about a return. It remains unclear which Premier League side will win this battle.

However, Man Utd have the financial muscle to beat the Magpies in the race to sign the 22-year-old.

Lauded as ‘remarkably strong’ by Ange Postecoglou , Anderson would be a massive coup for the Red Devils.

His combination of energy and athleticism will give this Man United midfield the legs it currently lacks. Still, the Red Devils will need to tread carefully.

Forest’s £100–120 million valuation is steep, and while Anderson’s talent is undeniable, such a fee could limit United’s ability to strengthen other key areas.

With multiple midfield reinforcements required next summer, the club must work to bring Forest down on that figure or risk putting all their eggs in one very expensive basket.