Manchester United have pulled out of a potential move to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson following a big U-turn, according to the Mirror.

Man United have made strengthening their central midfield the priority this summer, with one report suggesting they could look to bring in three new players for the position, if Manuel Ugarte joins Casemiro in leaving the club.

The Red Devils want to bring in a top-class replacement for the Brazilian, while two lower-cost options could arrive at Old Trafford in the coming months to boost a squad that will be playing Champions League football for the first time since the 2023-24 campaign.

United had identified Anderson as their number one target for the midfield position, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, following an outstanding season for Forest which has culminated in him becoming a regular England starter ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

The chances of the 23-year-old still being at the City Ground appear to be diminishing as his stock continues to rise, although it is also looking like he won’t be wearing a red shirt at Old Trafford next term either.

Man United ‘Concede Defeat’ in Elliot Anderson Transfer Battle

According to the Mirror, Manchester United chiefs are not willing to meet Forest’s £100m valuation of their top summer target, even though he is a player they really want.

The price tag isn’t the only reason for the Red Devils walking away from a move though, with club chiefs believing that the ‘elite’ Three Lions star would prefer to join Manchester City instead of them.

The Premier League runners-up are said to be confident they will land Anderson, despite the fact that Pep Guardiola is set to be replaced by Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium this summer.

The Italian has given the green light to bring the former Newcastle United star to the club as one of his first signings.

Who Could Man United Sign Instead?

With a deal for Anderson off the table, United now have to look elsewhere to complete their midfield rebuild.

Reports on Wednesday afternoon suggest they have agreed a £38m deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta, with an agreement on personal terms with the Brazilian already reached, according to GMS sources.

Two more players could arrive though, with a report in Italy suggesting that Michael Carrick has told the club to sign Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali too, with the 26-year-old one of the best in his position in the Premier League.

The Italy international won’t come on the cheap though, with the Magpies said to value him at up to €100m (£86m).

The Red Devils will look at another low-cost option too, with three Championship players among those linked.

Southampton’s Shea Charles and Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney have been mentioned, along with the recently-relegated Mateus Fernandes of West Ham United.

The Mirror claim that Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Brighton and Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba and Real Madrid duo Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde are also on their shortlist.

The summer transfer saga involving Anthony Gordon is already set to come to an end, after Newcastle United accepted a mega-money offer from Barcelona for the winger.

GIVEMESPORT sources understand a deal has been agreed worth in around £70m, plus a future sell-on clause for the England international, who will jet out to Spain to complete a medical before finalising a deal before the World Cup.

That’s despite major interest from Bayern Munich and Premier League clubs about a move, with Newcastle in a position where they were forced to listen to offers after a poor season in the Premier League meant they missed out on European football entirely.

Anthony Gordon Barcelona Contract Details Revealed

According to The Chronicle Live, the Magpies received two rival bids on Wednesday for the 25-year-old’s services – one from Barcelona, and one from Bayern Munich.

But the Bundesliga champions were blown out of the water, and refused to match Barcelona’s bid, which allowed the Catalan club to seal an agreement and get a deal over the line, with a deal worth £69.3m including add-ons.

It’s reported that Gordon has already said goodbye to his teammates, and in a stunning update, he is now set to see his wages doubled to around £300,000-a-week at the Camp Nou.

Gordon was left out of the Newcastle side since the clash with Crystal Palace back in April, with Eddie Howe admitting that they were ‘planning for the future’ with his absence. Now a deal has been agreed, and the club will get the financial injection they were looking for to help them bolster their own squad, while also hoping to keep hold of other stars.

Gordon One of England’s Highest-Paid Players

With Gordon set to earn around £300,000-a-week in Spain as part of his agreement with the club, he is expected to climb the list of England’s highest-paid players as a result.

Currently, the country’s top earner is Ivan Toney, who takes home a whopping £427,670-a-week from Saudi club Al-Ahli. His form has somewhat justified the money, netting an impressive 42 goals in 49 appearances, and earning a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup.

Behind him is Harry Kane, who earns £419,120-a-week at Bayern Munich, while Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham earns around £350,000-a-week in the Spanish capital. But Gordon would slot into the list just behind him, and alongside the likes of Jack Grealish and Bukayo Saka once he puts pen to paper on his new deal.

Arsenal have now set their asking price for Gabriel Jesus, with clubs opening talks to secure his signature, according to David Ornstein.

Jesus has struggled to be a regular starter for the Gunners of late, with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres the favoured strikers for Mikel Arteta.

The Brazilian forward is set to be out of contract in 2027. Arsenal have to cash in soon if they are not going to tie him down to a new deal, or they risk losing him for nothing.

A move for Jesus in the summer transfer window would make sense, considering he’s almost certainly third choice in the pecking order.

Arsenal cashing in on him means they can hopefully make a little bit of money for the reinforcements while also saving plenty on their wage bill.

Arsenal Set Jesus Asking Price

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal will demand up to £20m for striker Jesus in the summer transfer window.

The report claims that multiple clubs have open talks to secure his signature, with his contract running down.

Jesus, who is believed to earn in the region of £265,000 a week, started just three times in the Premier League during the 2025-2026 season.

A departure in the upcoming window does now feel likely, as it certainly makes sense for all parties involved.

Jesus Could Return to Former Club

It’s unclear which clubs have made enquiries to sign Jesus ahead of the summer transfer window, but a return to Brazil could be on the cards, if not now, then certainly in the future.

Jesus previously stated that one day he would love to return to his home country to play for Palmeiras.

Jesus was speaking back in December, but it will be interesting to see whether his stance has changed on a potential departure after struggling for minutes this season.