Revealed: Premier League star Man Utd will turn to ‘if they miss out on Elliot Anderson’
Manchester United Accelerate Pursuit of Sandro Tonali
Manchester United are accelerating their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a primary contingency plan. Manager Michael Carrick desperately wants to sign Nottingham Forest standout Elliot Anderson, but the Red Devils are aware they face a losing battle against local rivals Manchester City, forcing the club to reconsider their transfer strategy this summer.
Miss Out on Elliot Anderson
According to Football Insider, United are closely monitoring Tonali’s situation at St James' Park amid growing fears they will miss out on Anderson. The Forest playmaker has been the number one choice to revitalise the midfield, but City are currently leading the race for the 23-year-old and are confident of striking a deal.
- Elliot Anderson is the number one choice to revitalise Manchester United midfield
- Manchester City are leading the race for Anderson
- Nottingham Forest are expected to demand a fee in the region of £100 million ($132m) for Anderson
Transfer Strategy Rethink
Manchester United have acknowledged that a rethink is necessary to avoid being left short-handed, given City’s superior financial muscle and United’s need to spread their budget.