Overview
- Multiple outlets report United have registered interest and made a concrete approach for Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest valuing the 23-year-old at roughly £100m–£120m.
- Sky Sports News says United are not expected to add in January, though other reporting indicates a winter deal remains possible if the right opportunity and financing emerge.
- Fabrizio Romano and the Daily Mail note United are considering a loan move for Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher with a view to a £45m summer option.
- United are monitoring Wolves midfielder João Gomes and are weighing lower-cost options such as Valencia’s Javi Guerra, with Spanish reports suggesting a potential €20–€25m fee.
- Planning is being shaped by recent heavy spending, AFCON absences and the risk of World Cup-driven price inflation, with media analyses outlining player sales as a potential funding route.