{"id":48533,"date":"2026-06-11T01:19:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T05:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/plan-b-manchester-city-changes-priorities-for-manchester-united-as-they-sign-elliott-anderson\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T01:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T05:19:38","slug":"plan-b-manchester-city-changes-priorities-for-manchester-united-as-they-sign-elliott-anderson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/plan-b-manchester-city-changes-priorities-for-manchester-united-as-they-sign-elliott-anderson\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan B: Manchester City changes priorities for Manchester United as they sign Elliott Anderson"},"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\/06\/11\/plan-b-manchester-city-changes-priorities-for-manchester-united-as-they-sign-elliott-anderson\/#Matheus_Fernandes_remains_on_Man_Uniteds_radar\" >Matheus Fernandes remains on Man United&#8217;s radar<\/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\/06\/11\/plan-b-manchester-city-changes-priorities-for-manchester-united-as-they-sign-elliott-anderson\/#Alex_Scott_and_Carlos_Baleva_outline_Uniteds_wide-ranging_plans\" >Alex Scott and Carlos Baleva outline United&#8217;s wide-ranging plans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United may like Elliott Anderson very much, but accolades alone won&#8217;t lead to a move.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Journalist Ben Jacobs says the Nottingham Forest midfielder is seen as close to a dream target within Old Trafford, but United won&#8217;t go into a big-money bidding war blindly.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>That stance makes sense. With Anderson&#8217;s stock soaring and Manchester City making a strong push, United are likely to be wary of spending huge sums on a player who may not be fully convinced of their project.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a feeling that Anderson prefers City, United would be wise not to repeat the old transfer mistake of chasing a deal for too long and ending up overpaying.<\/p>\n<p>A reporter from The Athletic has confirmed that City have taken the Nottingham Forest midfielder&#8217;s transfer fee to over \u00a3120m for \u00a3106m plus add-ons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matheus_Fernandes_remains_on_Man_Uniteds_radar\"><\/span>Matheus Fernandes remains on Man United&#8217;s radar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a result, United are now moving forward with other midfield options. Matheus Fernandes remains a player to watch and it is believed that negotiations are ongoing between the players.<\/p>\n<p>The West Ham midfielder could offer energy, technical quality and Premier League experience and would fit the profile United are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>He may not have as much hype around him as Anderson, but that could actually work in United&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes feels like a more realistic deal if the numbers are reasonable, especially at a time when United need smart additions rather than statement signings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alex_Scott_and_Carlos_Baleva_outline_Uniteds_wide-ranging_plans\"><\/span>Alex Scott and Carlos Baleva outline United&#8217;s wide-ranging plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bournemouth&#8217;s Alex Scott is another interesting name, but his price is a big issue.<\/p>\n<p>Bournemouth are set to hold further negotiations over the player&#8217;s future, with reports pegging his value at around \u00a380m. This is a huge transfer fee for a talented but still developing midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>Carlos Baleva is also on United&#8217;s list and he definitely fits the physicality and ball-winning ability that United need. But it won&#8217;t be a cheap deal either, as Brighton are unlikely to be easy sellers.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, United&#8217;s midfield search seems flexible rather than desperate.<\/p>\n<p>Anderson may be a dream, but if the player favors City and the fee becomes too high, a move away may be the wisest move.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man United and Arsenal track teenage sensation with 17 goal contribution<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United may like Elliott Anderson very much, but accolades alone won&#8217;t lead to a move.Journalist Ben Jacobs says the Nottingham Forest midfielder is seen as close to a dream target within Old Trafford, but United won&#8217;t go into a big-money bidding war blindly. 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