Manchester United are ‘intensifying’ efforts to sign Nottingham Forest central midfielder Eliot Anderson in the winter transfer window, according to reports TEAMtalk.
The 22-year-old has been perhaps Forest’s most reliable player in the early stages of the Premier League season, proving his ability to excel against strong opponents, as he did in the 2-2 draw against the Red Devils and Primeira Liga champions FC Porto in the Europa League.
Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Anderson last summer, but the move did not materialise. The club instead opted not to add any midfielders to their ranks.
However, it seems that the Red Devils want to make their interest concrete TEAMtalk claims United have identified Anderson as a ‘realistic target’ to strengthen their midfield and are now ‘intensifying’ efforts to sign him in the January transfer window.
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The report adds that the 13-time Premier League champions are ‘confident’ he will complete a deal to sign the England international, despite Forest’s insistence on demanding a substantial fee to sanction his departure.
Anderson’s performances in the middle of the park have piqued the interest of Ruben Amorim, who is looking to add more versatility and combativeness to his side. The 22-year-old is also ‘very enthusiastic’ about the campaign, according to the report.
With four years left on his contract at City Ground, TEAMtalk reports that Forest will demand a significant fee of around £80 million to let Anderson leave. However, United are optimistic they can secure a deal for the midfielder in January with a total package worth £60m.
Anderson has been in sensational form since his move to Forest, but his form has attracted attention this season as he built on last season’s solid campaign which earned him an England cap, with even better performances this season.
With United finding form and showing greater cohesion, a strong transfer window with quality reinforcements in key areas such as midfield would be crucial to maintain consistency. Anderson would be an excellent addition to the team, as he possesses qualities that fit perfectly with Amorim’s system.
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