The England international midfielder, widely expected to move on for a huge fee in the summer, has seen interest from several Premier League clubs and is being tracked by his former manager at Manchester United, Michael Carrick.
The 23-year-old has been a standout both for Nottingham Forest and England this season and is widely expected to move on for a huge fee in the summer.
Michael Carrick’s side have been keeping a close eye on his displays as they view him as their top target to strengthen in midfield when the transfer window opens.that Anderson would be “perfect” for Carrick’s midfield if they can reach an agreement with Forest. However, there is no shortage of interest in the England international, and they will have to fight off rivals to secure Anderson as part ofHowever, a decision about whether or not to sign the Nottingham Forest star will not be based solely on his display against them, after tracking his performances all season.
Ahead of the summer window, United remain hopeful they will be able to tempt the midfielder to Old Trafford, although his future remains up in the air.
“That decision was formulated long before yesterday, because if it was down to how he’s played against them in the second-to-last game of the season, I would be worried. “It’s been something they’ve been looking at for a while and they feel he would be the perfect player to slot into their midfield next season.
“Maybe it’ll make them step up their efforts after seeing him in the flesh, it’s always a good way to assess a player against your own midfield. Who are the current favourites to sign Anderson? Man United have been long-term admirers of Anderson and are hopeful of agreeing a deal to sign him from Forest when the window opens.
However, they are far from the only interested club, with a number of their Premier League rivals including Man City and Liverpool also plotting moves for him. Forest are reluctant to lose their star player, although they are aware keeping him will be unlikely, and have placed a significant fee on him.
A fee of around £100million is likely to be demanded, at least in the early stages of the window, and City are better placed to spend that money than their cross-city rivals.
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