Overview
- Transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg says United have made a concrete approach for Anderson and been informed Forest want around £100m–£120m.
- Sky Sports News, via the Manchester Evening News, reports United are not expected to add players in January, pointing to a potential summer timeline for any major midfield move.
- United are evaluating several options for the position, with Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and alternative No.6 targets such as Joao Gomes and Conor Gallagher cited in multiple reports.
- Wharton publicly downplayed links to United, and journalist reports say Crystal Palace have opened early talks about a new contract for the England midfielder.
- Mirror analysis suggests United may need to raise funds through player sales to afford Anderson, highlighting several loanees as potential sources of revenue.