Forest set £100m+ price for Manchester United target

November 18, 2025 Oliver Obel

A string of assertive international displays has pushed Anderson further into the spotlight. Under England manager Thomas Tuchel, the 23-year-old impressed during the 2–0 win over Serbia, drawing more fouls than any other player and winning a team-leading number of duels.

He featured again in the victory over Albania, extending a run of performances that have strengthened his case as one of England’s emerging midfield options for the 2026 World Cup cycle.

Tuchel has previously singled him out as one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders this season — praise that hasn’t gone unnoticed across the league.

Forest’s price: A statement, not a negotiation

According to reporting from The Telegraph’s John Percy, Forest have set a valuation above £100 million, effectively shutting the door on any January discussions. Percy noted that the club see Anderson as the type of homegrown talent capable of commanding the nine-figure fees that have come to define the market for elite English players.

Anderson joined Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 for a fee believed to be around £35 million. His five-year deal contains no release clauses or buy-back options, giving Forest complete control over the timing and terms of any sale.

For a club that has faced managerial churn and uneven results this season, Anderson has been one of the few certainties — and Forest know it.

Reliable in a season full of swings

Despite Forest working under multiple permanent managers over the past year, Anderson has maintained consistency. He has now made 56 appearances for the club, recording three goals and seven assists.

This season alone, he has added a goal and an assist across Premier League and Europa League competition, often serving as a stabilizing presence in a midfield that has lacked continuity.

His ability to thrive amid that instability has helped cement his value internally.

Transfer market begins to take shape

Manchester United are among the clubs understood to be following his progress closely, with Percy reporting that Anderson has become a key target for their summer rebuild. Any approach, however, will only come after the season is finished.

Newcastle, meanwhile, are keeping an eye on their former academy graduate. A return to St James’ Park would be costly — close to triple what they received when selling him in 2024.

The question for the club’s hierarchy isn’t just financial; it also touches on recruitment philosophy. Reacquiring a player they allowed to leave would represent a notable shift in strategy under Eddie Howe.

A market that rewards English talent

The broader landscape also matters. Recent transfers involving English midfielders — Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount — have reinforced how steep fees can climb for young, domestically developed players. Anderson now finds himself entering that tier of conversation.

For Forest, the equation is simple: the longer his form holds, the higher the number climbs.

A competitive summer ahead

With a January sale already ruled out, the expectation is for a crowded field once the summer window opens. Anderson’s accelerating progress for both club and country suggests the final price could push well beyond Forest’s current valuation.

For now, the club appear content to wait — and let the market chase him.

Source: The Telegraph