Manchester United are back in good form under Ruben Amorim, but the club isn’t stopping there.
Reports suggest the Red Devils are preparing a huge January move for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, with hopes that the young English midfielder can finally bring out the best in Benjamin Sesko.
After a shaky start to the season, Amorim has managed to turn things around. United are unbeaten in their last five league matches, showing real fight and belief under the Portuguese boss.
The 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur proved this team now has the character to bounce back from difficult moments, something fans didn’t see much of last season.
But despite the improvement, Amorim knows his squad still needs something extra if United are to challenge for trophies again. And that’s where Elliot Anderson comes in.
United ready to spend big again
According to reports from Sky Sports, United have already made contact with Nottingham Forest over a deal for Elliot Anderson, one of the Premier League’s brightest young midfielders this season.
The 23-year-old has quickly become a key player for Forest and even broken into the England national team setup.
However, signing him won’t come cheap. Forest is believed to be asking for a fee between £100m and £120m, which would make Anderson the most expensive signing in Manchester United’s history, breaking the £89m record set by Paul Pogba in 2016.
While that figure may sound huge, Amorim and the United board see Anderson as a long-term investment.
His passing, vision, and attacking drive from midfield could be exactly what United have been missing since the early Bruno Fernandes years.
Amorim has made it clear that he aims to rebuild United with energy, control, and creativity. Anderson fits that picture perfectly.
Why Amorim wants Anderson so badly
Manchester United have spent heavily in recent windows, more than £200m this summer alone, including a £74m move for striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. But Sesko’s start to life in England has been frustrating.
The Slovenian striker has only scored two goals in 11 Premier League games, often looking isolated and short of confidence.
He’s gone four matches without finding the net, even being dropped to the bench in the recent draw with Spurs.
That’s why Amorim believes a creative midfielder like Anderson could change everything.
The young Englishman has been a standout performer for Nottingham Forest this season, helping to control games and create scoring chances for his teammates.
He averages over 8 progressive passes per match, one of the highest numbers in the league, and delivers more than 8 passes into the final third per game, showing just how good he is at moving the ball forward.
In simple terms, Anderson doesn’t just keep possession, he makes things happen.
If United can bring him in, Amorim believes Sesko will finally start getting the kind of service he needs to score regularly in the Premier League.
How Anderson could transform United’s attack
Anderson is not only a creator, but he also works hard defensively. With over 8 ball recoveries and 2.6 tackles per 90 minutes, he offers balance between defence and attack.
That’s exactly the kind of midfielder Amorim loves, one who can press, win the ball, and then create chances.
Fans are already imagining how good Anderson could look alongside Bruno Fernandes in midfield.
Fernandes has long been United’s main playmaker, but at times, he has been left carrying too much of the creative load.
Adding Anderson to the mix would give United another attacking outlet, someone who can link up with Fernandes and provide key passes to forwards like Sesko and Amad Diallo.
Anderson’s energy and forward-thinking style could also help United break down stubborn teams, a problem they’ve faced often this season.
Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system depends heavily on quick transitions and smart passing in the middle of the pitch, and Anderson seems tailor-made for that role.
United fans excited by possible midfield duo
The idea of seeing Elliot Anderson and Bruno Fernandes working together has already got United fans buzzing.
The two could form one of the best midfield partnerships in the Premier League, combining Bruno’s creativity with Anderson’s energy and drive.
Anderson’s stats speak for themselves. In 11 league matches this season, he’s produced 2 goal contributions and maintained an 83% pass accuracy.
He’s ranked in the top 3% of midfielders for successful dribbles, showing his confidence on the ball.
If United can finalise the deal, it would be a huge statement of intent, not just for this season but for the future.
A record-breaking deal worth every penny?
While spending £100m+ on a single player might raise eyebrows, Amorim knows United need top quality to compete with Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
Anderson is still young but already performing at an elite level. His combination of creativity, work rate, and intelligence could make him the missing piece in United’s midfield puzzle.
For Sesko, it could also be the turning point in his United career. With better service and confidence, the goals could soon start flowing.
If this transfer happens, Manchester United fans could finally see the exciting, attacking football they’ve been waiting for since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson.
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