Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Nottingham Forest Midfielder: Decent Fit For Amorim? | OneFootball

In a recent interview with Football Insider, former scout Mick Brown mentioned that Manchester United are keeping tabs on Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Brown said,

“Man United have been looking at Anderson.

“He’s done a tremendous job at Nottingham Forest and then he’s come into the England side and turned in a man-of-the-match performance.

“United see him as exactly the type of midfielder they would like to bring in.

“He gets up and down the park, he’s confident and secure in possession of the ball, and he’s not afraid to put in a tackle which is something they need.

“Anderson would solve, or certainly help with, a lot of the issues they’ve had under Amorim.

“Everybody knows they wanted a midfielder in the summer but they couldn’t find the right one who was available at the price they wanted.

“I don’t know what Anderson would cost, but he is somebody who’s been on their radar.

“He would be the ideal player to fill the gaps they’ve had in the squad.”

Anderson’s Impressive Form In The Premier League

Anderson had a decent campaign at the Midlands club recently as he put in a string of impressive displays for them at the centre of the park. The English talent played in 42 matches for Nottingham last season, scoring two goals and earning six assists across all fronts.

BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Elliot Anderson of England runs during a training session at St George’s Park on September 08, 2025 in Burton upon Trent, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

The 22-year-old anchored the midfield well as he made 92 tackles, 48 blocks, 31 interceptions and 76 clearances in the Premier League. He was even accurate when distributing possession from midfield after completing 78.3% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via fbref.com).

Is Anderson A Decent Fit For Manchester United Boss Ruben Amorim?

Anderson is a good tackler of the ball and can scan the danger well to earn possession back for his team inside his half. He doesn’t mind clearing his lines when required and is a good passer of the ball as well.

The English talent can even chip in by scoring and creating a handful of important goals for his team. He mainly plays as a box-to-box midfielder but can also operate as a left-winger or in the number ten position if told to do so.

Anderson would no doubt enhance the quality of Man United boss Ruben Amorim’s midfield. He is good enough to nail down a regular starting spot at Old Trafford.

At 22, Anderson has got a bright future ahead of him, which makes him a great fit for the Mancunian club’s needs in the long run.