{"id":37757,"date":"2026-01-13T01:14:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/manchester-united-set-100m-world-class-star-as-top-target\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T01:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:14:38","slug":"manchester-united-set-100m-world-class-star-as-top-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/manchester-united-set-100m-world-class-star-as-top-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United set \u00a3100m &#8216;world-class&#8217; star as top target"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/manchester-united-set-100m-world-class-star-as-top-target\/#Manchester_United_make_100m_star_player_their_biggest_transfer_target\" >Manchester United make \u00a3100m star player their biggest transfer target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/manchester-united-set-100m-world-class-star-as-top-target\/#Why_Anderson_is_the_perfect_match_for_Uniteds_Bruno\" >Why Anderson is the perfect match for United&#8217;s Bruno<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/manchester-united-set-100m-world-class-star-as-top-target\/#INEOS_plan_to_sign_replacement_for_Manchester_Uniteds_%E2%80%98fantastic_22m_Maguire\" >INEOS plan to sign replacement for Manchester United&#8217;s &#8216;fantastic&#8217; \u00a322m Maguire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United have big minutes ahead of them in the coming weeks, with the leaders having to make big decisions about who will lead the club&#8217;s forwards for the remainder of the 205\/26 season.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils&#8217; board held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick over a deal that would see him take charge again until the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>It is expected that one of the aforementioned pair will be in charge of the team for the remainder of the Premier League season, with a view to appointing a new manager in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>    However, it is important that the club does not get left behind by some of its rivals, especially as the January transfer window continues over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Despite not currently having a manager, this hierarchy has already begun implementing a number of ventures that could lead to long-term success.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-make-pound-100m-star-their-top-transfer-target\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_make_100m_star_player_their_biggest_transfer_target\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United make \u00a3100m star player their biggest transfer target<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RB Leipzig forward Yann Diomande has been a target for United in recent weeks, with the attacker putting up incredible numbers so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Ivorian international has already scored six goals in his first 14 appearances in the Bundesliga this season, and Liverpool are just one of the teams keen on signing him.<\/p>\n<p>    However, this deal is likely to be expensive for any interested party, as his current employers are demanding a fee in the region of \u00a380 million for his services.<\/p>\n<p>He is not the only big-money player they are eyeing at the moment, as Nottingham Forest star Elliott Anderson has once again emerged as a target for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, the 23-year-old remains the club&#8217;s number one option in midfield, but a deal is likely to take place in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The report also states that Sean Dyche&#8217;s men could demand a fee of up to around \u00a3100m for his services, which would make him the club&#8217;s biggest-ever signing.<\/p>\n<p>    However, the paper also claims that Manchester City are firmly in the race to sign the England international, with Josep Guardiola&#8217;s side already in touch about a move.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-anderson-would-be-perfect-for-bruno-at-united\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Anderson_is_the_perfect_match_for_Uniteds_Bruno\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Anderson is the perfect match for United&#8217;s Bruno<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During Ruben Amorim&#8217;s tenure as manager, club captain Bruno Fernandes was often forced into a deeper No. 8 role than his accustomed No. 10 position.<\/p>\n<p>    His record total of 37 goals and assists in 2024\/25 won&#8217;t go away, but it certainly has had an impact on the club&#8217;s attacking department.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old has long been the Red Devils&#8217; main talisman within the final third and the Portuguese international will need to play a more advanced role.<\/p>\n<p>Bruno was used in his natural position in each of Darren Fletcher&#8217;s two games in interim charge, and he went on to record an assist in both games.<\/p>\n<p>However, a deal for Anderson would allow the captain to play in such a position permanently, with the Forest star able to replace him in the number eight role.<\/p>\n<p>    The Englishman has been one of the division&#8217;s best orchestrators so far this season and his statistics for the 2025-26 season reflect his abilities at both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>His ability without the ball gives the first-team squad the defensive solidity they sorely needed, while also having the tools to give Bruno the ammunition he needs to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Dubbed &#8220;world class&#8221; by Statman Dave, Anderson displayed his talent even without the ball, making 2.7 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per 90.<\/p>\n<p>He also managed 1.9 blocks per 90 and won 1.5 aerial duels, further reaffirming his incredible dominance when trying to confuse opponents in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Elliott Anderson &#8211; PL statistics (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (every 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>games played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>goals and assists<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pass accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>82%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>progressive path<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>advance to the final third<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>key pass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>successful take-up<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The tackle I made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>blocks made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Number of intercepts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics by FBref<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>But he&#8217;s equally impressive in possession, as evidenced by his impressive 8.1 passes into the final third of the pitch per 90.<\/p>\n<p>So far, no other player in this division has registered more, so numbers like this help Bruno create even more chances for himself and his teammates.<\/p>\n<p>    Anderson also completes 82% of the passes he attempts and completes 1.3 take-ons per 90 attempts. This number makes him a perfect box-to-box option.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3100m is a huge sum for an England international, but it is a move that will ensure the club has a new No. 8 for at least the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Given the interest from rivals Manchester City, the bosses must act quickly to secure his services so the team can reach the next level under the new manager&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"man-utd-scouts-spotted-watching-tarik-muharemovic-ineos-plot-move\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mixcollage-13-oct-2025-02-35-pm-5180.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mixcollage-13-oct-2025-02-35-pm-5180.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INEOS_plan_to_sign_replacement_for_Manchester_Uniteds_%E2%80%98fantastic_22m_Maguire\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tINEOS plan to sign replacement for Manchester United&#8217;s &#8216;fantastic&#8217; \u00a322m Maguire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He could replace Harry Maguire.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have big minutes ahead of them in the coming weeks, with the leaders having to make big decisions about who will lead the club&#8217;s forwards for the remainder of the 205\/26 season. 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