Manchester United are optimistic of beating Manchester City to the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson despite his £100m valuation.
Manchester United remain determined to sign Elliot Anderson despite Manchester City being viewed as favourites for the Nottingham Forest midfielder. Forest have already rejected an £80 million bid, with the 23-year-old valued at around £100m.
The Red Devils believe they can still convince the England international to choose Old Trafford. , with club executives confident they can convince the Nottingham Forest midfielder to choose Old Trafford over Man City, as per. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most sought-after midfielders after an impressive season at the City Ground..
The Red Devils see Anderson as a key target in Michael Carrick’s midfield rebuild and the club hopes to make progress in negotiations soon. Forest's position remains clear after turning down City's opening bid. The club are demanding the full £100m valuation and are under no immediate pressure to sell one of their most valuable assets. United, meanwhile, remain encouraged by the fact that no agreement has been reached.
The club believe there is still an opportunity to persuade Anderson that his long-term future lies at Old Trafford.. Casemiro's departure leaves a significant hole in the Red Devils' midfield, leaving the club scrambling to find a replacement. , the Red Devils are believed to still be in the race to sign Anderson. The club are looking to build a younger and more energetic core, and Anderson is viewed as a player capable of leading that transition.
His profile and development make him a key target as United seek long-term reinforcement in central areas. United must decide how aggressively to pursue Anderson as competition from City intensifies. With Forest refusing to lower their valuation and City already making an opening move, the battle for the midfielder is expected to remain one of the summer's major transfer stories.
Regardless of how quickly that deal progresses, securing midfield reinforcements remains a priority as the club prepares for the new campaign.
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