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Manchester United continue to express confidence in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson, despite Manchester City being seen as the frontrunners to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder. Forest have already turned down an £80 million offer, with the 23-year-old valued closer to £100 million. The Red Devils still believe they can persuade the England international to make the move to Old Trafford.

United intensify their chase for Anderson

Club sources indicate that Manchester United are firmly in the running to sign Anderson, with senior executives optimistic about convincing the Nottingham Forest star to join them instead of City, according to The Guardian. The 23-year-old has become one of the Premier League’s most in-demand midfielders following a standout campaign at the City Ground.

Forest are holding firm on their £100 million valuation and have already rejected City’s initial £80 million bid. United view Anderson as a cornerstone of Michael Carrick’s plan to rebuild the midfield and are eager to make headway in talks soon.

Forest remain resolute amid growing transfer interest

After rejecting City's opening offer, Forest have made their stance clear — they intend to stick to their £100 million asking price and are not under any pressure to sell one of their key assets. United, however, remain encouraged by the fact that no agreement has been finalised. The club believes they still have a chance to convince Anderson that his long-term future is best served at Old Trafford.

Finding Casemiro’s replacement

United’s pursuit of Anderson is closely connected to Casemiro’s impending departure. The experienced Brazilian midfielder is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer and has been linked with MLS outfit Inter Miami. His exit will leave a major void in the Red Devils’ midfield, prompting the club to search urgently for a replacement.

Although United are reported to have reached an agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, they are still believed to be actively pursuing Anderson. The club’s strategy is to assemble a younger, more dynamic midfield core, and Anderson is regarded as an ideal figure to lead that transformation. His attributes and development trajectory make him a priority target as United aim to strengthen their central midfield for the long term.

The race for Anderson is set to intensify

Manchester United must now decide how assertively to move for Anderson as competition from City grows fiercer. With Forest unwilling to compromise on their valuation and City already making the first move, the battle for the midfielder is poised to be one of the defining stories of the summer transfer window. Regardless of how negotiations unfold, Manchester United remain committed to reinforcing their midfield ahead of the new season.

Meanwhile, Anderson is expected to maintain his focus on England’s World Cup campaign, where the Three Lions are drawn alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Group L.