Elliot Anderson: Why United have not given up on signing Forest midfielder
Manchester United is reportedly still pursuing the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Despite facing competition from Manchester City and a high asking price from Forest, United remains hopeful. Gary Neville has expressed support for bringing Anderson to the club as a replacement for Casemiro.
- ▪Elliot Anderson impressed Manchester United during a match at Old Trafford, assisting both goals in a 3-2 defeat.
- ▪Nottingham Forest is reportedly resigned to losing Anderson, who they signed from Newcastle United in 2024.
- ▪Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has placed a record price tag of £125 million on Anderson, although this may be softening.
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