Manchester United open talks as key midfield target makes transfer decision

The Red Devils are already making progress.

by Suvojit Banerjee October 16, 2025
Vectorized image of, Ruben Amorim with Old Trafford background

Manchester United will be in the January market to sign a midfielder. It is no longer a secret that United tried to sign Carlos Baleba. But the Brighton chief has explained how the deal fell through.

Also, United will be looking to sign a goalkeeper as a replacement for either Tom Heaton or Altay Bayindir. But it depends on whether they find the right opportunity.

Furthermore, there is a slim chance that Manchester United might go for a defender as well, given how their defence has performed this season.

However, realistically, if they can sign a midfielder in January, Ruben Amorim will be more than happy. And, it looks like the Red Devils are already making progress in this regard.

They have already opened talks with one of their major midfield targets in January. According to indykaila News on X, the 22-year-old will be looking to leave his current club in the next couple of transfer windows.

Yes, Manchester United officials met CAA Stellar, which is a sports agency that represents former Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Currently playing for Nottingham Forest, his rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Since leaving Newcastle, his stocks have risen, and he has become a regular for the England national team.

Transfer News Live has reported the price Manchester United would have to pay to Forest to sign Anderson.

Also, Ange Postecoglou’s side has made a decision regarding Anderson’s transfer. Now, the player has decided to leave the club.

With Manchester United already opening talks with the player’s agency, it looks like the next chapter of Anderson’s career could be written at Old Trafford.

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