Overview
- Multiple outlets report Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson has been elevated to Manchester United’s primary target for a versatile midfield role.
- Back-up options being tracked include Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Wolves’ João Gomes, Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller and a possible January loan for Atlético’s Conor Gallagher.
- Brighton are expected to demand a premium for Baleba after rebuffing summer interest, while Forest hold leverage on Anderson through a contract running to 2029.
- United are also linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, with Spanish reports pointing to a €120m plan to reinforce two positions.
- Coverage notes rival interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City in Gomes and underscores United’s intent to move before the 2026 World Cup as wage‑bill constraints shape their approach.