Manchester United shifts focus to Sandro Tonali amid City interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
On June 12, Manchester United pivoted from their pursuit of Elliot Anderson, instead targeting Sandro Tonali as a midfielder option. United deemed the price too high for Tonali, giving Manchester City room to consider an approach for the Newcastle player should they miss out on Anderson. City recently had a significant bid for Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. Amid these shifting interests, United remains keen on securing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, while INEOS may reassess their midfield strategies as the situation develops.
- •Manchester United withdraws interest in Elliot Anderson target.
- •Sandro Tonali emerges as an alternative for United.
- •City may pursue Tonali if they miss out on Anderson.
- •United focused on signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
- •City's bid for Anderson was rejected by Nottingham Forest.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Sandro Tonali: Another City hijack on the cards
"Manchester United have already admitted defeat in their pursuit of dream midfield target, Elliot Anderson.The Nottingham Forest star was identified as the ideal successor to Casemiro, but INEOS are in...
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