Newcastle United will reportedly ramp up the effort to sign 22-year-old English international Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest next year.
According to a report by Football Insider, Elliot Anderson is the subject of interest of Newcastle United. The Magpies are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a holding midfielder next year. So, the 22-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder has emerged as a target for the Tyneside outfit.
Eddie Howe is the driving force behind Newcastle United’s move for the Nottingham Forest mainstay. The 2024/25 EFL Cup winners are ready to intensify their efforts to sign the Englishman from the Midlands outfit. However, Newcastle United will face stiff competition from Manchester United for Anderson’s signature.
The meteoric rise of Elliot Anderson at Nottingham Forest
Elliot Anderson has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since joining Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United in a deal worth £35 million last year. The Englishman spent his formative years in his homeland and graduated from the youth division at Newcastle United. However, the Tyneside outfit’s PSR struggles compelled them to cash in on the 22-year-old and sell him to Nottingham Forest.
However, the English international did not lick his wounds, as he has not looked back since moving to the City Ground. Anderson has made over 50 appearances thus far for Nottingham Forest while chipping in with two goals and seven assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s exploits have piqued the attention of several high-profile Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle United.
A man in demand
Manchester United’s interest in Elliot Anderson makes sense. The Red Devils are desperate to sign a holding midfielder next year, as Casemiro is approaching the twilight of his career. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte has been a liability since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain last year. So, Anderson has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United.
As for Newcastle United, the Magpies are well aware of the youngster’s abilities, and re-signing him will help their transformation into a force in English football. Additionally, Sandro Tonali has constantly attracted interest from Serie A clubs since arriving from AC Milan. With Joelinton’s long-term future uncertain, Newcastle United can do with a player like Anderson.
However, while the 2024/25 EFL Cup winners are ready to accelerate their move for the 22-year-old Englishman, re-signing him from Nottingham Forest will be a tall order. Meanwhile, recent reports have claimed that Anderson is content at the City Ground. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the English midfield prospect.