Formal approach imminent: Man United looking to get ahead of arch-rivals by tabling early proposal for PL ‘revelation’

Manchester United are reportedly plotting an imminent formal approach for Elliot Anderson, according to GiveMeSport.The Red Devils are seemingly looking to poke their noses in front of arch-rivals Manchester City in the race for the midfield starlet, who has a seismic decision to make on his future in the coming months.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYElliot Anderson tipped for summer switchWhile Nottingham Forest would love nothing more than to keep hold of their talisman, they will be braced for an influx of summer interest, which is sure to tempt Anderson following a tumultuous campaign at the City Ground. Elliot Anderson has played more forward passes (745) than any other midfielder in the Premier League this season. 📊⏩ pic.twitter.com/IdwWZyZCmR — WhoScored (@WhoScored) May 10, 2026Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you canAlthough the East Midlands outfit reached the Europa League semi-finals, their Premier League safety was only confirmed last weekend, meaning it’s been nothing short of a hugely stressful season for the squad.As a result, you’d imagine that Anderson will want to switch his attention further up the table, where he can be competing for silverware while simultaneously plying his trade in the Champions League. Appearances Starts Goal contributions Minutes played 73 68 14 5,923 Anderson’s Premier League record with ForestAnderson has a career-defining window ahead of himThe Newcastle United graduate is poised to feature in his first-ever major international tournament next month with England, having impressed so much that he is now seen as a shoo-in to make Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Elliot Anderson with a HUGE goal for Nottingham Forest! 🌳 pic.twitter.com/hwy5Wx9ls0 — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 10, 2026Then, assuming he hasn’t chosen already, Anderson will be navigating countless proposals from his suitors across Europe, with the two Manchester clubs at the front of the queue.Hailed as a ‘revelation’ by ex-Forest star Andy Reid, the 23-year-old could generate one of the highest transfer fees of any player in recent years.