Overview
- Multiple outlets report Manchester United have made one or two central midfield signings their top priority for next summer, with Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson identified as the leading target.
- Brighton’s Carlos Baleba remains on the shortlist, but a reported £115m valuation and clubs’ reluctance to sell mid-season make a January deal unlikely.
- ESPN reports United plan to trim roughly £1m per week from the wage bill, using savings and likely exits to finance younger, high-energy midfield additions.
- United are also tracking Adam Wharton and Angelo Stiller, while short-term or lower-cost options such as Conor Gallagher and João Gomes are being considered.
- Casemiro’s expiring contract and potential reduced-terms renewal are a key factor in succession planning for the holding midfield role.