Manchester United\u2019s chances of signing Elliot Anderson in January have been dismissed by a new report. The Athletic\u2019s David Ornstein, speaking to NBC Sports, said the deal is \u201cnot going to happen\u201d and that Forest \u201cdon\u2019t want to do anything at this point in time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bruno Fernandes\u2019s injury has intensified scrutiny of United\u2019s midfield, and Anderson had emerged as one of the leading candidates to help cover that void. The 23-year-old is an established England international and a young Premier League operator capable of contributing on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest sit in a strong negotiating position. Anderson is under contract until 2029 and is not thought to be forcing a move. The report notes his World Cup prospects appear positive, a factor that could discourage any premature switch to life at United, where a slow adaptation could harm those chances.<\/p>\n
Financial rules add another layer of complication. The Premier League\u2019s profit and sustainability rules mean clubs must avoid making a loss that exceeds \u00a3105 million ($141.9 million) over a rolling three-year period. United have recorded a net spend of \u00a3395 million since 2023, the third-highest worldwide in that span, and currently lack European revenue to offset further expenditure. Nottingham Forest are expected to demand between \u00a380\u2013100 million for Anderson, a sum that would likely force a dramatic mid-season squad overhaul.<\/p>\n
Ornstein cautioned that the picture could change in summer. Given Forest\u2019s likely absence from European competition next term\u2014they will spend Christmas Day in 17th place\u2014the club may be less able to reject nine-digit offers. Morgan Gibbs-White famously stayed at the City Ground last summer despite a stormy transfer saga with Tottenham Hotspur because Forest had the financial boost of Europa League football. The prospect of Anderson standing next to Evangelos Marinakis to announce a new contract next year appears unlikely.<\/p>\n
United will still face competition for Anderson. He is also thought to be a target for Manchester City and Chelsea, while Bayern Munich have been credited with interest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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