Boost for INEOS: Target who’s ‘well-positioned’ to join Man United will cost ‘nowhere near’ £100m valuation

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·13 November 2025

Boost for INEOS: Target who’s ‘well-positioned’ to join Man United will cost ‘nowhere near’ £100m valuation

Manchester United have been told that they won’t have to pay anywhere near Nottingham Forest’s £100 million valuation for Elliot Anderson.

Ever since United first established their interest in the coveted 23-year-old, reports have suggested they’d be paying the big bucks to prise him from the reluctant Forest next summer.

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His continued stellar performances in the Premier League, with both the Midlands outfit and, previously, Newcastle United, have caught the attention of a host of top sides in the division – as well as Thomas Tuchel, who granted Anderson his maiden England cap back in September.

Anderson’s move to United is feasible

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Anderson joins the likes of Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba on United’s shortlist, with INEOS seemingly keen to stick to their summer approach of buying Premier League-proven players; both Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have taken little to no time to transition in Ruben Amorim’s squad.

Andy Mitten also believes that amidst the board’s search for a top-quality midfielder, Anderson would be the most ‘well-positioned’ to make the switch to Old Trafford.

Forest will, understandably, do their absolute utmost to keep hold of the player, but may be forced into sanctioning a sale in the event they drop back down to the Championship next May after four seasons in the top flight.

How much might United have to pay for Anderson?

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Ben Jacobs echoed such sentiment when speaking with The United Stand today, as he revealed: “I think his price will be above £50m, but nowhere near £100m under certain circumstances, but it’s variable.

“So, if Forest go down, there’s provisions to get him a whole lot cheaper; if Forest qualify for European football, then it’s more difficult, and if United qualify for Champions League, then it’s a little easier.”

The Newcastle graduate is contracted to Forest until June 2029, having signed in a £35 million deal last year.