Manchester United are reportedly targeting Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as a potential new signing. The Red Devils are preparing to welcome Leeds United to Old Trafford.
United’s Midfield Transfer Strategy
United are determined to make a move for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson at the earliest opportunity. According to Fabrizio Romano, the club are keen to get a replacement for Casemiro – and potentially other departing stars – in the door. United are reportedly in the market for two midfielders and are looking increasingly likely to be able to offer new signings Champions League football next season.
Reports suggest that the club are preparing an aggressive move for Anderson in order to beat rivals Manchester City to his signature. However, it may take a bid of around £100million to tempt Forest into accepting a deal. With the World Cup in the summer, United will be keen to get the move done to avoid the price tag rising further.
Ugarte’s Potential Exit
With the likes of Anderson potentially incoming, it leaves an opportunity for forgotten stars to head out the door. One of those out-of-favour players is Manuel Ugarte, who has attracted interest from several clubs.
Aston Villa have been named as one team keeping tabs on the Uruguayan midfielder, according to Sky Sports. Juventus and Newcastle are also keen as Ugarte looks set to depart Old Trafford after just two seasons. The 24-year-old has played just 915 minutes of football this campaign, making seven Premier League starts and 14 cameos from the bench. United have placed a price tag of around £35m on the midfielder, and it is understood that solid talks could begin as early as May.
Carrick Oversees Training Camp
Michael Carrick has taken the senior squad to a training camp in Ireland to prepare the returning international stars for Premier League action. Those not selected for national team duty have been hard at work during the break at Carton House.
United coach Steve Holland admits that the squad are “focused” on the domestic run-in and is glad to have the group back together. He said: “It’s nice to be together again, having had a couple of weeks with all the players away and representing their various different countries. We’ve got an important run-in to go, so it’s important to get the group together again and really focus on that.”
United are looking increasingly likely to be able to offer new signings Champions League football next season.