Manchester United are reportedly making Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson their number one target for the summer.

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According to Ben Jacobs, speaking to The United Stand, Anderson is the priority for Man Utd, while it’s also not clear if the links with Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali are actually as strong as some have made out.

See below for details as Jacobs talked up the Red Devils’ interest in signing Anderson whilst adding that Tonali looks likely to be hugely expensive at around £100m…

?? @JacobsBen: "Elliot Anderson is the number one target for Manchester United. I am not aware that United are poised to make a bid for Sandro Tonali.

Even if Newcastle didn't sell anyone other than Tonali, he will still be incredibly expensive, in excess of £100m. Plan A is… pic.twitter.com/1rxWOQ1XJR

— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) April 2, 2026

“Elliot Anderson is the number one target for Manchester United,” Jacobs said. “I am not aware that United are poised to make a bid for Sandro Tonali.

“Even if Newcastle didn’t sell anyone other than Tonali,...