Overview
- Reports converge that Manchester United have made central midfield their top priority and plan to sign two midfielders next summer.
- Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is described as top of the list ahead of Brighton’s Carlos Baleba due to a lower projected fee and his ability to play as a No.6 or in a more advanced role.
- ESPN reports a strategy to save about £1 million per week by removing or reducing high salaries, with the savings reinvested into younger, higher-value midfield signings.
- Coverage indicates marquee targets are unlikely to move in January given inflated fees, with short‑term options such as a Conor Gallagher loan discussed as possible stopgaps.
- The plan reflects the need to succeed 33-year-old Casemiro and concerns over Manuel Ugarte’s form, while Wolves’ João Gomes is being touted as a cheaper alternative to Baleba.