City, Liverpool, Manchester United... Why do they want Elliot Anderson?

Elliot Anderson has become the top desire of the big Premier League clubs for the summer market.

Javier Parra Peña | 6 Mar 2026 | 22.30
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City, Liverpool, Manchester United... Why do they want Elliot Anderson?
City, Liverpool, Manchester United... Why do they want Elliot Anderson?

The 2026 summer market is looming with a name that is dominating all headlines in England due to his spectacular performance: Elliot Anderson. Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool have set their sights on the Nottingham Forest gem to strengthen their midfield schemes.

The battle to secure the services of this versatile midfielder promises to be one of the major soap operas once the current league season ends. Each of these sports projects offers a different tactical fit but equally enticing for the player who has dazzled at the City Ground.

While the Red Devils seek to rebuild their identity, the Citizens plan a profound renovation, and the Reds need to shore up an already consolidated block.

How would Elliot Anderson fit into Manchester United?

Elliot Anderson is the piece that Michael Carrick has requested to bring greater dynamism and creativity to the Old Trafford midfield. After the confirmation that Casemiro will end his time at the club this summer, the board is looking for a profile that combines endurance and technique.

Although the Brazilian provided defensive balance, the Forest youngster would arrive to form an exciting generational partnership with the talented Kobbie Mainoo. This midfield duo would allow United to have a much wider range of passing and a clean ball exit from the defensive zone.

Furthermore, his ability to join the attack and his powerful long-range shot make him a luxury resource to break open close matches. If Carrick remains at the helm, Manchester United would gain a midfielder with a peripheral vision capable of connecting with the forward line.

Pep Guardiola's desire for the midfield

On the other hand, Pep Guardiola sees Elliot Anderson as the perfect partner for Rodri in that double pivot that has brought him so much success. The Etihad Stadium will undergo a thorough cleansing in its squad with the imminent departures of figures like Mateo Kovacic and winger Nico González.

The departure of Bernardo Silva, whose contract is ending, leaves a huge gap in terms of tactical intelligence and internal association capacity. This player's versatility allows him to act as a pure organizer or as a second-tier interior with constant arrival in the box.

His presence would relieve creative duties from players like Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki, allowing Haaland to receive balls with a much greater advantage. Even explosive talents like Semenyo and Doku would benefit from the surgical precision that the young talent brings in every offensive transition.

City, Liverpool, United... ¿Cómo encajaría Elliot Anderson?

Liverpool's Strange Interest

In Merseyside, Liverpool's scenario is fascinating but also perceived as the most complex due to the high existing competition. With figures like Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai, the Reds' midfield seems covered for now.

However, rumors about a possible departure of Mac Allister to Spanish football have raised alarms in the Anfield offices. The arrival of Elliot Anderson would mean an immediate quality leap, offering a more physical profile than Curtis Jones and a more technical one than Endo.

The big question lies in Arne Slot's continuity, but regardless of the coach, the signing is seen as an unbeatable market opportunity. The player would provide that necessary freshness to maintain the suffocating pace that characterizes the club, ensuring a top-level European rotation.

Manchester City knows it cannot let a local talent like Elliot Anderson, whose fit into Guardiola's possession philosophy is so perfect, slip away. Meanwhile, Manchester United is confident that the project led by Carrick will be the definitive argument to convince the British midfielder.

Elliot Anderson's future seems far from Nottingham, marking the beginning of a new era for the most powerful clubs in England.

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