According to former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown, Manchester United is paying attention to the transfer trends of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Anderson came from the Newcastle youth training system. After playing 55 time...
According to former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown, Manchester United is paying attention to the transfer trends of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
Anderson came from the Newcastle youth training system. After playing 55 times for the first team, he transferred to Nottingham Forest for a high price of 35 million pounds in July 2024. The release of Anderson sparked some criticism at the time, but Newcastle had to sell it in order to comply with the Profit and Sustainable Development Rules (PSR). During the same period, Newcastle introduced Forest substitute goalkeeper Flajodi Mos for £20 million.
Because Anderson has the potential to become a top player in the Premier League, the outside world had worried that Newcastle would regret letting him go, but now he is gradually realizing his talent. Anderson helped Forest finish seventh and rank in the UEFA Cup last season, and his outstanding form continued into this season and also made his debut in the match against Andorra this month for England’s senior team.
With his best performance on the spot, Anderson made his second appearance for England against Serbia and shines again. As he continues to highlight in the club and national team, his future has sparked speculation. Former Manchester United chief scout Brown said Manchester United is considering action.
Brown revealed: "Manchester United has been paying attention to Anderson. He performed well in Nottingham Forest and has contributed his best player-level performance after entering England. Manchester United regards it as an ideal midfield recruitment target."
"He has the ability to run all the game, hold the ball confidently and be brave to fight, which is exactly what Manchester United needs. Anderson can solve (or at least alleviate) many problems of Manchester United. This summer, Manchester United is eager to introduce midfielders but failed to find a suitable candidate. Although the specific cost is not clear, he is always on the signing radar. He is an ideal candidate to fill the lineup vacancy."
reported that Forest priced Anderson at least 70 million pounds, double the price of introducing him. The player himself has no intention of leaving.
It is reported that despite rumors that Newcastle has specific terms, in fact, Anderson's contract does not include a buyback clause. If you want to sign back to Anderson, Newcastle must pay the full market price, and the player's current value is continuing to rise with performance. More importantly, Newcastle has not set up a share clause, which means that if Anderson transfers at a high price, the club will miss out on major gains.
