Manchester United's search for new reinforcements is intensifying, and everything indicates that the January transfer window will be one of the busiest in recent years. Against this backdrop, one of the names most often mentioned is Elliot Anderson, and everything indicates that the Red Devils are treating this player as one of their top priorities for signing at the beginning of next year.
According to the latest reports in the English press, Manchester United are keen to step up their interest in the player who was signed by Forest from Newcastle United for £35 million. Anderson has been described as exceptional since his arrival at Forest and is seen as a signing who would add defensive cover and physicality to the Red Devils' midfield.
The young talent (who is frequently called up to the English national team) is considered one of the best midfielders in the Premier League at the moment. The opportunity to transfer to one of the world's biggest clubs, such as United, is seen as an attractive and ideal step in his career, allowing him to play alongside top-level athletes.
Manchester United's goal to strengthen their squad in January
The Red Devils are looking to sign quality players like Anderson to increase depth and talent in their midfield, areas where the club feels it has deficiencies. The attempt to sign Anderson is seen as a new chance to strengthen the position after the unsuccessful attempt to bring in Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer transfer window starting in January.
Red Devils are looking to sign quality players such as Anderson, but Nottingham Forest are unlikely to make his departure easy. The club has shown on previous occasions that it is determined to keep its key players, and is expected to demand a premium (above market value) to consider selling the player. It remains to be seen how Manchester United will persuade Forest to negotiate in order to increase the depth and talent in their midfield, areas where the club feels it has deficiencies.