Report: Manchester United eager to sign ‘ideal’ no.8 before the World Cup
Manchester United reportedly view Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson as their ‘ideal’ no.8 target for this summer.
The Red Devils are also said to be keen to get their business done early as they did with Matheus Cunha last year.
According to Sky Sports, Man Utd are aware of how the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament could ramp up players’ price tags.
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Anderson is certainly one of those who will likely get the chance to impress and add to his value with England at the World Cup, where he looks set to have a key role in Thomas Tuchel’s side.
Elliot Anderson will be a man in demand this summer
Anderson has been superb for Nottingham Forest this season and is starting to really establish himself for England as well.
It’s not surprising to see United making the 23-year-old a top target, while Sky Sports also mentions the likelihood of strong competition from Manchester City.
We have also been made aware of Chelsea eyeing Anderson as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, whose future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain ahead of the summer.
Nottingham Forest could use World Cup to boost Elliot Anderson transfer fee
Forest will surely be aware at this point that it’s going to be hard for them to keep Anderson, but they can also use the World Cup to their advantage.
If they refuse to enter into negotiations before the tournament, they will surely know they can be patient and up their price later in the summer.
Anderson will be looking to impress with England, and if he maintains the kind of form he’s shown in the Premier League this term, then he will likely be able to make an impact on the biggest stage as well.
It obviously suits United to avoid that scenario, but they’re not the ones in control here, so expect Forest to hold out for a bidding war after what they’ll hope is an impressive World Cup campaign for their prized asset.
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