Boost for Man Utd: Bayern transfer stance revealed for £69m midfielder | OneFootball

Manchester United may have received a major boost in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their midfield and have identified Anderson as a key target among several options.

Bayern Munich had also been linked with a move for the former Newcastle United midfielder, but a deal now appears unlikely.

Man Utd receive boost in Elliot Anderson chase?

Man Utd’s improved form under Michael Carrick has put them in a strong position to secure Champions League football next season.

The 20-time English champions are set for a midfield reshuffle, with Casemiro expected to leave, while the future of Manuel Ugarte remains uncertain.

Although Manchester United are strongly interested in Anderson, they could still face competition from rivals such as Manchester City.

Despite earlier reports, journalist Christian Falk has indicated that Bayern are not actively pursuing the 23-year-old.

Anderson is valued at around £69m or more, a figure considered too high for Bayern.

Bayern have enough depth in their ranks

Falk exclusively told CFBayern that Bayern have enough depth in their ranks, and spending big money on new midfielders is not their priority next summer.

With Bayern not even considering a move for Anderson, the news will come as a huge boost for Man Utd, who appear more serious to land him.

The Bild journalist said:

“It is NOT TRUE: Bayern Munich are interested in Elliot Anderson. He’s too expensive! It’s said that he’ll cost €80m [£68.9m], which is just too much money for Bayern Munich, and they don’t need a player in this position. It’s true that Leon Goretzka will leave the club this summer, but they’re not looking for a successor. They have Tom Bischoff, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and now they’re bringing back Noël Aséko. He’s a talent at the club who was on loan at Hannover. The 20-year-old had a release clause, and Hannover knew that Bayern wanted him back, so they triggered the release clause for €1m. But FC Bayern also have a clause that they can buy him back for €2.5m – so they bought him back!

There’s also another talent to think about in Santos Daiber, and he can play in this position. So, there are many options. Don’t forget that Bayern Munich want to sign Givairo Read. There are talks with Rotterdam. Perhaps they can sign him to play at right-back, which will allow Konrad Laimer to return to the midfield. Many options for Bayern, so they don’t need a new midfielder per se.”

Bayern are also looking to sell Joao Palinha, but Tottenham Hotspur may not be willing to sign him on a permanent deal in the summer.