Elliot Anderson is wanted by a series of top clubs after his performances for Nottingham Forest and England with Manchester United keen on the midfielder

Elliot Anderson remains a top target for Manchester City in the summer transfer window, with Manchester United also reportedly interested in the midfielder.

Both teams are expected to prioritise a new central midfielder at the end of the season. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Anderson is at the top of the shortlist, though nothing has advanced as of yet.

United have been keen on signing Anderson since last summer. His breakthrough season at Forest has been followed by another fine campaign, with the 23-year-old expected to be part of the England World Cup squad.

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Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba are also said to be among United’s midfielder targets. Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires, meaning at least two midfielders could be signed.

Nottingham Forest’s position in the Premier League means a move for Anderson is more likely to happen in the summer. Vitor Pereira’s side are currently indulged in a relegation scrap and are only outside the bottom three on goal difference.

Relegation to the Championship would almost guarantee a move away from the City Ground. However, the Midlands outfit are still expected to demand a mega fee.

Speaking on In the Mixer, brought to you by Sky Bet, Joleon Lescott explained why he believes the former Newcastle United star could go for around £100million. When asked on who he thinks will go down alongside Burnley and Wolves, he said: “I think Forest. I think West Ham get out of it.”

The discussion then turned to Forest star Anderson, with Lescott adding: “He’s a £100million player, isn’t he? Especially after he plays at the World Cup. You’re not going to sell him before, are you? You’re going to sell him after the World Cup. [If Forest go down] they have to sell. But then there are more teams interested.

“They go down, more teams come in. Because if he’s in the Premier League, it’s, ‘He’s not leaving unless it’s £100m.’ Then there are only two or three teams.”

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