Arsenal and Manchester United are both tracking Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, though the Premier League side has slapped a massive £120 million (€136.3 million) valuation on the 23-year-old. According to a report by TEAMtalk, both English giants are monitoring the versatile midfielder, who moved to the City Ground from Newcastle United in the summer of 2024 to help Newcastle comply with Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Nottingham Forest set steep Elliot Anderson valuation
Elliot Anderson has established himself as a vital component of the Nottingham Forest midfield. His ability to carry the ball and progress play from deep has attracted concrete interest from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Manchester United. However, Nottingham Forest are under no immediate financial pressure to sell and have protected their asset with a £120 million price tag. The midfielder originally joined Forest in a deal worth £35 million, meaning his current valuation represents a significant markup. While media reports have suggested Manchester United might test the waters with a lower bid, Forest's stance remains firm that only an astronomical package will tempt them to negotiate.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich push back on Michael Olise claims
Away from the Premier League, European heavyweights Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have moved to publicly shut down reports linking Michael Olise with a move to Spain. Real Madrid took the unusual step of releasing an official statement to deny any contact with the former Crystal Palace winger, his representatives, or his entourage. This aligns with comments from Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, who clarified that the Bavarian club received no offers for Olise. Speaking to media outlets, Dreesen stated: "We didn’t receive a single call, letter, or fax from Olise. Nothing that was said is true." Dreesen did, however, add a note of caution regarding the player's long-term future, admitting that "whether we can keep him permanently is something we will discuss again in the summer."
