Manchester United don reportedly hear say Nottingham Forest go demand nothing less than £70m if dem wan sign Elliot Anderson.
The Red Devils just dey watch Tottenham Hotspur dey ball for Champions League on Tuesday — competition wey dem for dey if to say dem no lose Europa League final to Spurs for May.
Ruben Amorim dey under plenty pressure after him team chop 3-1 defeat from Brentford last weekend, and many pundits don dey point say midfield na the biggest weak link for the squad.
United don already get links to Brighton star Carlos Baleba, and now Anderson name don enter the matter. But according to Football Insider, Forest no get intention sell their English star and dem dey confident say he go remain for City Ground.
Anderson Fit Make Sense For Man United?
So far, Amorim don dey use Bruno Fernandes for deeper midfield role, but the captain dey struggle for double pivot.
Anderson stats show say him dey safer with ball — 85.5% pass completion from 530 passes, compared to Fernandes 77.2% from 404 passes.
The Forest youngster also dey more mobile — he don make 19 tackles and 5 interceptions, while Fernandes get just 14 tackles and 0 interceptions.
The 22-year-old fit balance midfield if he pair with Fernandes, but problem still go remain since Bruno dey best when he dey play number 10 role.
Other Man United Midfield Targets
Anderson and Baleba get similarities, but Brighton man sabi defend pass, while Anderson fit claim say him dey better on ball.
United don dey struggle play through high-press teams and dem dey always end up risk risky passes direct into attack.
If United wan progressive passer for base of midfield, Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace fit make sense. The 21-year-old don show say he fit play out of pressure against even Liverpool, and him presence go boost Amorim midfield options.
