Manchester United remain seriously interested in Nottingham Forest central manager Elliot Anderson and believe they can beat Manchester City to their signature, reports The Guardian.

The 23-year-old Englishman is one of the priority transfer targets of Manchester City, who are considered to be the favorites of this race.. Currently, Nottingham Forest has already built up a position of nearly 80 million pounds, estimating it at about 100 million.

It turns out that, regardless of the challenger club, Anderson is refusing a salary increase. This year's salary at Nottingham Forest will be close to 100 thousand pounds.

Manchester United manager Jim Ratcliffe continues his policy of optimizing spending at the club, but is ready to satisfy the financial situation of the driver, which will result in a move to Old Trafford. "

Anderson's contract with Nottingham Forest runs until the summer of 2029, but a transfer this summer looks more certain..