David Ornstein: £100k-a-week Premier League star now fully aware that Man United are trying to sign him

David Ornstein has confirmed that Nottingham Forest are aware of Manchester United’s desire to sign Elliot Anderson.Alas, the Midlands outfit will be doing their utmost to keep hold of their star beyond the 2026 summer window.Should they eventually concede that Anderson wants to embark on a new venture next year, they will make the prospective deal as lucrative as they can to soften the blow.Elliot Anderson: The state of play(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Indeed, it’s thought that Forest value him in the region of £100 million, meaning they stand to make a substantial profit on the £35 million they shelled out for him in July 2024.Ornstein explained in The Athletic’s ‘Transfer Radar’ update this morning that United are concrete admirers of the 24-year-old, whose efforts at club level led to him being awarded his senior England debut in September. Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 Transfer Radar. This is your ultimate guide to the players who will be on lists across recruitment departments in January and next summer. This does not mean they will definitely move or are even likely to — just that other teams will be keeping… pic.twitter.com/i6xm9I4hZZ — The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) November 28, 2025The Red Devils are unlikely to be able to entice Anderson with attractive financial terms, as he already pockets £100,000 per week at the City Ground, where he’s tied down to a contract until 2029.Why league form will be crucial to Anderson’s future(Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)Forest’s improved form under Sean Dyche has seen them move up to 16th in the table following an unexpected 3-0 triumph at Anfield last weekend. However, if they do end up finishing in the bottom three come May, you can almost guarantee Anderson will be requesting a departure to test his resolve elsewhere.It’s also why United need to secure some form of European qualification. If the midfielder continues to be targeted by a host of top sides, he will presumably favour the ones who can offer him more experience in some of the biggest competitions, such as the Champions League or, failing that, the Europa League.Read more: Confirmed – How much Premier League club will now demand after player publicly expresses desire to join United