Manchester United targets Mamadou Sangare as Elliot Anderson alternative

Manchester United is exploring a transfer for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, considering him as an alternative to Newcastle's Elliot Anderson. After Nottingham Forest rejected a £106m offer from Manchester City for Anderson, United has decided against entering a bidding war for the player. Sangare, 23, recently helped Lens secure Champions League qualification, contributing three goals and four assists last season, and ranks high for tackles won in Ligue 1. United reportedly views him as a more economical option, with an estimated price of £35m to £40m compared to Anderson's valuation exceeding £125m. Meanwhile, United has finalized a £35m deal for Ederson from Atalanta and is scouting other Premier League midfielders.

• 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United make Sangare move as Anderson alternative