One of the main highlights of the current Premier League season is Elliot Anderson, a midfielder who has managed to earn praise even during Nottingham Forest's most difficult moments of the season. With the transfer window approaching, Real Madrid has decided to enter the silent bidding war for the midfielder, according to the Spanish press, but to be more confident in signing him, they will need to convince Sean Dyche.
The new Nottingham Forest coach (who ended his predecessor's long winless streak) has already told the board that he considers Anderson a key player in midfield and has indicated that he will not let the club negotiate his departure, even if it is to Real Madrid.
Elliot Anderson is the Premier League's latest target
The 22-year-old athlete is valued at around €70 million and is seen as a young talent capable of becoming a star in the Premier League. In addition, he is also being targeted by other big clubs, such as Manchester United and Newcastle United, while Nottingham Forest, for its part, is going through a difficult period in the Premier League.
Therefore, the board believes that selling the player at this point would be a strategic mistake, as he is considered fundamental to the style of play that Dyche seeks to implement. Real Madrid, however, continues to closely monitor the athlete's development. The Spanish club, which has been investing in young talents such as Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, and Eduardo Camavinga, sees Anderson as a potential name to strengthen the midfield in the medium term.
Elliot Anderson is a modern midfielder who can play as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder, or even as an inverted winger, depending on the team's needs. His style combines energy and intensity in marking, typical of English soccer, with positional intelligence and reading of space, which makes him extremely useful in high-pressure systems or quick transitions.
Statistically speaking, Anderson has performed well this Premier League season in terms of progressive passes, duels won, and recoveries in the opponent's half, reinforcing his value as a "two-phase" player. At Real Madrid, Anderson could serve as a complementary piece in the midfield rotation that currently includes Bellingham, Valverde, Camavinga, and Tchouaméni.