Manchester United have pulled out of the bidding war for Elliot Anderson, who is now the subject of a British record £121m offer from Manchester City to Nottingham Forest, and are instead focusing on three other midfield targets.

Manchester, England

Who

Manchester United, Manchester City, Elliot Anderson, Nottingham Forest, INEOS, Ben Jacobs, Matheus Fernandes, Alex Scott, Carlos Baleba, West Ham, Jason Wilcox, PSG, Real Madrid, Bournemouth

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:02:48 GMT · 1h 50m ago

Where

Manchester, England ·

Why

Manchester United concluded that Anderson favored Manchester City, and the deal has become increasingly expensive, with Nottingham Forest rejecting a £121m offer.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Manchester United is strategically reallocating its transfer budget and efforts toward other midfield players, potentially impacting the club's squad composition for the upcoming season. West Ham and Bournemouth might see significant transfer fees for their players if deals materialize.

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Teamtalk.com
https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/exit-elliot-anderson-bidding-war-journalist-names-three-more-likely-signings
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