David Ornstein issues definitive transfer claim over ‘phenomenal’ Man Utd target amid ‘fresh talks’

David Ornstein has confirmed that Nottingham Forest will demand a record transfer fee for a midfielder when Elliot Anderson leaves the club this summer.While it’s not set in stone that he will be on the move, given he is tied down to a contract until 2029, it is highly anticipated that the sought-after star will call time on his City Ground tenure after two years.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYAnderson has a career-defining decision to make this summerThen, when the time comes for his suitors to start making their proposals, Manchester United will be at the front of the queue alongside arch-rivals Manchester City.Both sides have seemingly made Anderson their first-choice midfield target heading into the summer window, and it goes without saying that the Blues will be willing to shell out any fee, as well as grant him his desired wages. Elliot Anderson is an absolute diamond and crucially a player who moves the needle. Been United’s top target for months. Have to find a way to get it done #mufc pic.twitter.com/GJFJa852FJ — Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) March 4, 2026On the other hand, a salary cap introduced by INEOS upon their arrival at Old Trafford in February 2024 means no new signings will be put on exorbitant wages from the get-go.They did so in hopes of preventing situations where the likes of Jadon Sancho, who hasn’t played a competitive game for United since August 2024, is pocketing a ludicrous £250,000-a-week for the duration of his five-year contract.What’s the latest on United and Anderson?Last week, it was claimed the Reds would be holding ‘fresh talks’ with Anderson’s camp in order to gauge the feasibility of a transfer coming to fruition.Yet, from now until the end of the season, the 23-year-old, whom compatriot Reece James hailed as a ‘phenomenal’ talent, will have his sights set on keeping Forest in the top flight before he’s expected to play an integral role with England at what will be his first World Cup. Elliot Anderson’s key percentiles in the Premier League this season: Ball recoveries — Top 1%Touches — Top 2%Passes into the final third — Top 2%Tackles — Top 4% Progressive passes — Top 7%Total passes — Top 7% Elite ball-winner and distributor. 🔝 pic.twitter.com/SFMQF8tuac — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 3, 2026