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Manchester United think they can beat City to £100m-rated Elliot Anderson

The Guardian UK Monday 08 June 2026, 16:05 UTC By Jamie Jackson and Jacob Steinberg 1 min read
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Nottingham Forest rejected City’s £80m bid for midfielderUnited’s Jason Wilcox also monitoring Mateus FernandesManchester United remain intent on signing Elliot Anderson, with the club’s executives optimistic they can beat Manchester City in the race to acquire the 23-year-old midfielder, who is valued at about £100m by Nottingham Forest. Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, is also monitoring Mateus Fernandes as another option to strengthen the midfield department of Michael...

  • Nottingham Forest rejected City’s £80m bid for midfielder

  • United’s Jason Wilcox also monitoring Mateus Fernandes

Manchester United remain intent on signing Elliot Anderson, with the club’s executives optimistic they can beat Manchester City in the race to acquire the 23-year-old midfielder, who is valued at about £100m by Nottingham Forest.

Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, is also monitoring Mateus Fernandes as another option to strengthen the midfield department of Michael Carrick’s squad. West Ham are believed to want in the region of £80m for the 21-year-old Portuguese, though this may prove an unrealistic fee.

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