Overview
- United view Nottingham Forest’s £120 million price as inflated and say they would walk away if an auction develops.
- Forest hold leverage with Anderson tied to 2029, with ownership expecting a premium for a player set for the World Cup.
- Manchester City have also targeted the 23-year-old, which raises the chance of a rivalry-driven price surge.
- If Anderson proves out of reach, United have lined up options including Carlos Baleba, Aurelien Tchouameni and Sandro Tonali.
- Anderson has excelled since a £35 million move from Newcastle in 2024, with his rise for England likely to push his value higher.