United ready to shatter transfer record in £90m Anderson chase
Manchester United are preparing for a potential midfield overhaul this summer, with uncertainty surrounding Casemiro’s role beyond the current campaign. According to TEAMtalk, the club have identified Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as a leading candidate should they move to reshape their options in the center of the pitch.
Midfield reshuffle under consideration
Casemiro has been linked with a possible departure at the end of the season, although no official decision has been announced. According to TEAMtalk, United’s recruitment team are assessing younger profiles who could fit into a longer-term rebuild strategy.
Anderson, 22, is viewed as one of the emerging midfielders in the Premier League. The England youth international has gained top-flight experience with Nottingham Forest and is regarded as a mobile, high-energy option capable of operating in multiple central roles.
Record fee could be required
According to TEAMtalk, any move for Anderson would likely require Manchester United to surpass their longstanding transfer record. The current benchmark remains the £89 million paid to Juventus for Paul Pogba in 2016.
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While there has been no formal bid, the report suggests the valuation could exceed that figure if Nottingham Forest were to consider a sale. It remains unclear whether Forest would entertain offers of that magnitude, particularly given Anderson’s age and development trajectory.
Recruitment strategy points toward youth
United’s reported interest aligns with a broader recruitment focus centered on younger players with Premier League experience and long-term resale potential. Under the evolving structure at Old Trafford, there has been increased emphasis on durability, tactical flexibility and squad sustainability.
Anderson’s profile fits that direction, though negotiations of this scale would depend on multiple factors, including Forest’s stance and United’s overall summer budget. For now, the situation remains at the level of reported interest rather than advanced talks.
Sources: TEAMtalk
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