Manchester United dreams of a £120 million sensation!

£120 million for a midfielder: The staggering price tag set for Manchester United

Manchester United dreams of a £120 million sensation!

Manchester United is already plotting its next blockbuster move in the transfer market. According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils are keeping a very close eye on Scottish midfielder Elliot Anderson, who has emerged as a revelation for Nottingham Forest since joining in 2024. The problem? The Tricky Trees have no intention of letting their prized asset go on the cheap and have slapped a jaw-dropping £120 million price tag on him.

🚨🔴 Understand Manchester United remain keen on Elliot #Anderson and have registered concrete interest. #MUFC

Forest are informed. A fee in the region of £100–120 million is still being demanded.@SkySportDE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/wOLcfURquA— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 10, 2025

Brought in last summer from Newcastle for around €41.5 million, Anderson has become a key part of Forest’s setup. At just 23 years old, he has already featured in 56 matches across all competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 7 assists. His meteoric rise and versatility in midfield have quickly caught the attention of several European giants, including Manchester United, who are looking to inject fresh blood into their engine room for next season.

While United’s management is considering opening talks, they are hoping to bring Nottingham Forest’s financial demands down. The club is reluctant to invest such a hefty sum so soon after an already expensive summer window. Valued at €45 million on Transfermarkt and under contract until 2029, Anderson is both a promise for the future and a significant investment risk. The question remains: will Manchester United dare to take the plunge, or will they wait for a more opportune moment to try to secure the services of one of the Premier League’s most sought-after midfielders?