Manchester United withdraw from Elliot Anderson transfer pursuit

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Manchester United withdraw from Elliot Anderson transfer pursuit
Summary

Manchester United have decided to withdraw their interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The club had prepared to make an offer between £80 million and £90 million but felt unable to meet Forest's asking price, which exceeds £120 million. The decision comes after reported bids from Manchester City for Anderson forced United to reconsider their strategy. United are now focusing on alternative midfield targets, including Mateus Fernandes, Alex Scott, and Sandro Tonali, as they prepare for the summer transfer window.

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  • Manchester United were interested in Elliot Anderson after Casemiro's departure.
  • Nottingham Forest demand over £120 million for Anderson.
  • Manchester City have submitted two bids for the player.
  • United shift focus to signing Mateus Fernandes, Alex Scott, and Sandro Tonali.
  • Ederson has already been agreed as a signing following Casemiro's recommendation.
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  • 4:10 PMYahoo SportsElliot Anderson: How much United were ready to pay revealed
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It has already been reported that Manchester United are set to miss out on their dream midfield target.When Casemiro announced his departure at the end of last season, INEOS officials scrambled to ide...

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