Manchester United are gearing up for what insiders are calling a "crazy" summer transfer window, with ambitious plans already taking shape behind the scenes. While the club has yet to finalize a permanent head coach, there's a growing belief at Old Trafford that getting the recruitment right this summer is even more critical than the managerial appointment itself.
According to reports from Italy, the Red Devils have set their sights on two of Nottingham Forest's brightest stars. The club is reportedly ready to invest a staggering €200 million (£172.7 million) to bring Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White to Manchester. That kind of spending would send shockwaves through the Premier League and signal United's intent to rebuild with purpose.
The midfield is the clear priority, especially with Casemiro expected to depart at the end of the season. Enter Elliot Anderson, the 23-year-old dynamo who has been tearing it up for Forest this season. A box-to-box midfielder with relentless energy, Anderson is already being tipped for a key role in Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of the World Cup. The report describes him as "the ideal heir to the Red Devils' core game," with a valuation around €120 million (£103.6 million) that reflects his skyrocketing influence at both club and international level.
Alongside Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White is another major target. The 26-year-old playmaker has been the creative heartbeat of Forest's attack, dazzling as both an attacking midfielder and a left-sided forward. Known for his dribbling wizardry and ability to unlock defenses between the lines, Gibbs-White is valued at around €80 million (£69 million). His versatility and work rate without the ball make him a perfect fit for United's system, and he could also provide valuable cover for the aging Bruno Fernandes.
But here's the catch: negotiations with Nottingham Forest are expected to be anything but straightforward. The Premier League side is fiercely protective of their "jewels," and they won't let their star duo leave without a fight. Still, if United can pull this off, it would be a statement signing that reshapes their midfield for years to come.