Manchester United target Elliot Anderson for summer transfer

Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer transfer window as manager Michael Carrick looks to strengthen his squad following Champions League qualification. The club’s top midfield target, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, reinforced his reputation with a two-assist performance in a 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday, a display that has intensified United’s pursuit of the 23-year-old.

Anderson has been United’s primary midfield target for more than a year, with club officials viewing him as a player capable of anchoring the midfield for a decade. His performance against United, which included creating the equaliser for Morato and teeing up Morgan Gibbs-White for Forest’s third goal, underscored why he is considered a priority. Anderson leads the Premier League in possession won this season and has registered four goals and five assists in 49 appearances across all competitions. Forest manager Vitor Pereira praised his talent, saying he can “fly with big wings.”

United are expected to face stiff competition for Anderson’s signature. Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation, with City considered by some insiders to be the frontrunners given...