Forest star Elliot Anderson eyed by Man Utd and Newcastle £100m-£120m

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has become the subject of an intense transfer scramble ahead of next summer, with the club setting an asking price in the region of 100 million to 120 million and several top teams understood to be monitoring the 22 year old. Manchester United and Newcastle United are among the clubs registered as interested, while other European and Premier League sides are reported to be keeping tabs on his situation.

Forest view Anderson as a central figure in their project and have little incentive to sell cheaply. He is under contract until June 2029 and his deal reportedly contains no release clause, giving the club leverage in any negotiations. The sizeable valuation reflects his rise since joining Forest from Newcastle in the summer of 2024, a transfer that followed his development through Newcastle’s academy and which was partly driven by club financial rules at the time.

Anderson’s development at the City Ground has been rapid. Since his move he has been a regular starter for Forest, making more than 50 appearances across competitions, and has broken into the England setup this season. He has earned senior international caps and has...