Elliot Anderson Transfer: Man Utd & Man City Eye Forest Star

Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing to battle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer.

Both Premier League giants are eager to secure a deal for the 23-year-old before his valuation skyrockets.

A strong showing for England at the upcoming World Cup could push the talented playmaker’s price tag above the £100m mark.

Fernandes faces uncertain future

Elsewhere in Manchester, the long-term future of United captain Bruno Fernandes remains unresolved.

Heavyweight European clubs, including Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich, are closely monitoring the 31-year-old.

The Red Devils are reportedly determined to retain their influential playmaker despite a £57m release clause written into his current contract.

A major squad overhaul is expected at Anfield following an underperforming campaign for the Merseyside club.

Anfield chiefs are ready to sanction widespread changes but face fierce competition in the transfer market.

Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram is a primary target, though Newcastle United and Erik ten Hag’s side are also tracking the 25-year-old Frenchman.

Bournemouth’s Argentine centre-back Marcos Senesi is attracting widespread interest across Europe.

The 28-year-old reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona, but a host of English clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa remain in the hunt.

Meanwhile, Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has emerged as a potential summer option for German giants Bayern Munich.

Tottenham and Newcastle are also keeping close tabs on the 23-year-old Netherlands international as they seek defensive reinforcements.

Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo remains committed to Chelsea but refuses to rule out a future move to Real Madrid.
Sunderland remain keen on Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi after missing out on the 27-year-old earlier this year.
Newcastle United are one of five clubs chasing Werder Bremen’s highly-rated 18-year-old youth international Karim Coulibaly.