Manchester United was quite startled when another league team aimed to outbid them to acquire Anderson to strengthen their squad.
On 12 Jan 2026 GMT+7, the "Red Devils" Manchester United, a prominent Premier League club currently without a permanent manager and temporarily led by Darren Fletcher, were taken aback when another league team sought to outpace them in signing Elliot Anderson to reinforce their squad.
Elliot Anderson from "the Forest" Nottingham Forest has been heavily linked with the red giants from Manchester for some time, with reports revealing that their staff have placed him high on their list of potential signings.
However, recently, the highly credible journalist David Ornstein stated that when discussing with clubs interested in Anderson, they all expect Manchester City to be a key competitor in acquiring the player.