Romano: Man Utd 'Dream' Signing Subject of Another Man City BidMan United would love to sign Elliot Anderson this summer as they look to create a new-look central midfield ahead of next season, but there are two big issues standing in their way.
One is the price tag, with Forest valuing him at way in excess of £100m, while the player's preference is to join rivals Manchester City.
March, April, May, June, the club leading the race to sign Elliot Anderson is Manchester City, and remains Manchester City, because my understanding is that Manchester City are preparing a new official bid for Elliot Anderson.
So, Man City are ready to go all in for Elliot Anderson."
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Manchester United dream of signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer, with Fabrizio Romano issuing a new 'update' on the situation on Monday lunchtime.
Man United are set to complete a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson a the beginning of July after reaching a total agreement with the Serie A outfit and the player over a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
The 26-year-old is the first piece of the midfield rebuild puzzle, which could see three new faces arrive at Old Trafford for the position during the summer transfer window.
Three is the likely number if Manuel Ugarte joins Casemiro in leaving the club in the next few months, following a disappointing two-year spell in a red shirt following his £50m move from Paris Saint-Germain.
Ederson will be seen as a strong start to their summer business, but Red Devils chiefs will still want to land a top-class replacement for Casemiro, while they are being linked with some low-cost options from the Championship in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney and Southampton star Shea Charles.
One name that has been identified as their number one target in recent months is Anderson, with Romano issuing the latest on the England midfielder.
Romano: Man Utd 'Dream' Signing Subject of Another Man City Bid
Man United would love to sign Elliot Anderson this summer as they look to create a new-look central midfield ahead of next season, but there are two big issues standing in their way.
One is the price tag, with Forest valuing him at way in excess of £100m, while the player's preference is to join rivals Manchester City.
City have already had one bid rejected by Forest for the Three Lions star, but now Romano says they are about to launch another offer.
Speaking on his YouTube channel on Monday lunchtime, the journalist said:
"An update on one of the best midfielders around in this moment, and the player is Elliot Anderson, the midfielder from the English national team and from Nottingham Forest.
"Man United have been dreaming of the player for some time, but as I told you, at the moment my information has been the same. March, April, May, June, the club leading the race to sign Elliot Anderson is Manchester City, and remains Manchester City, because my understanding is that Manchester City are preparing a new official bid for Elliot Anderson.
"City feel that the player wants the move. City are prepared to offer a very important contract and salary to the boy. So, Man City are ready to go all in for Elliot Anderson."
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A move for Anderson looks to be out of reach for United right now, but who could they sign instead of the Englishman?
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Well, links continue with Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali, with previous reports in Italy suggesting that the Red Devils were 'close' to an agreement to sign the €100m-rated Italy international. There have been no recent developments, however.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is seen as the club's 'dream' Casemiro replacement according to Romano, while links also continue with Mateus Fernandes at West Ham following their relegation to the Championship.
Brighton and Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba has been a long-term target, and has already agreed personal terms, dating back to last summer, to make the switch to Old Trafford.
