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Elliott Anders, which Manchester United is aiming for, needs an all-time transfer fee.
The British Telegraph reported on the 17th (Korea time) 'Anderson is likely to become the next Englishman to record more than 100 million pounds (about 19.4 billion won), and Nottingham Forest is ready to take a tough stance regarding his future.
Manchester United and his former club Newcastle United are two clubs with strong interest. Nottingham added: 'We will not consider a move for the England midfielder under any circumstances in the January transfer market.
Anderson, who was born in 2002, is a midfielder who is drawing attention as he has shown rapid growth in the English Premier League. The Newcastle youth native has expanded his chances of playing on loan to Bristol Rovers in English Ligue 2 in 2022 and has greatly improved his skills through this period. After returning to loan, he also had a little chance at Newcastle, but was unable to make a leap to the starting lineup.
Eventually, he moved to Nottingham in the summer of 2024, choosing a new environment that would guarantee steady playing time. At that time, Nottingham brought him with an investment of 41.2 million euros (about 68.7 billion won). Considering that the player's value was only 15 million euros (about 25 billion won) at the time, many responded that it was a bold choice.
But Anderson put everyone's concerns to rest with his performance. He played a key role under Nunu Espiritu Santo and led the team's rise, scoring two goals and six assists in 37 league games, clearly showing his potential as a central midfielder. As a result, his market value rose to 45 million euros (about 75 billion won) at once after moving to Nottingham, jumping three times.
Anderson's elevated status is also solid within the English national team. England manager Thomas Tuchel recently raved that `Anderson is now a complete midfielder.' He is one of the best midfielders in the EPL and plays a key role in our national team. He expressed deep trust in his growth and potential, evaluating him as an elite player with the right attitude and outstanding talent.
Manchester United has set Anderson as its top target in a situation where the midfield needs to be reorganized. Manchester United does not have an authentic central midfielder to trust except Casemiro. Casemiro is likely to break up with Manchester United after this season. Anderson is considered a replacement for Casemiro.
Kobe Mainu is not trusted by Manchester United manager Huveng Amorim, and Manuel Ugarte is only showing a lack of quality. Bruno Fernandes, who is replacing him as a central midfielder, is not stable. If Anderson is recruited, it will lay the groundwork for Bruno to be placed forward.
But competition is inevitable. Former team Newcastle is also reportedly considering re-entry, raising the possibility of a 'big deal' within the EPL next summer. The Telegraph predicted that Anderson's transfer fee is likely to exceed £100 million, including the installment payment structure, if even the European Champions League clubs show interest. The fact that the transfer fee is too high will also hinder Manchester United's recruitment of Anderson.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
