{"id":504728,"date":"2026-03-31T06:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/504728\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T06:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:37:10","slug":"man-utd-news-elliot-anderson-addresses-future-as-sandro-tonali-transfer-update-emerges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/504728\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd news: Elliot Anderson addresses future as Sandro Tonali transfer update emerges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have been linked with Elliot anderson and Sandro Tonali ahead of the summer transfer window<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Elliot Anderson during a press conference\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_GettyImages-2269064035.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Elliot Anderson has been asked about his future\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Elliot Anderson has been asked about his future(Image: Eddie Keogh &#8211; The FA\/The FA via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United have been afforded a chance to take stock during the international break. While many of Michael Carrick\u2019s squad are away with their national teams, focus has turned to the club\u2019s plans for the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The team\u2019s recent good run of form has put United firmly in contention to qualify for the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Champions League<\/a>, sitting six points ahead of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Liverpool<\/a> in fifth. Their revival under Carrick and possible return to Europe\u2019s top club competition make the club an increasingly attractive destination for players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Midfield is an area United will want to prioritise in the transfer market as Casemiro is set to leave in the summer. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/nottingham-forest-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> and England midfielder Elliot Anderson is among those to have been touted as his <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-utd-transfer-news-anderson-36896139\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">potential replacement at Old Trafford<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/newcastle-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Newcastle<\/a> United star Sandro Tonali is another of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/sandro-tonali-newcastle-united-arsenal-36930530\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">the club\u2019s reported midfield targets<\/a>. Here, Mirror Football takes a closer look at some of the headlines surrounding Carrick\u2019s team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballManUnited#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elliot Anderson addresses future<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Anderson has responded to a question about his future at Forest while on England duty. The 23-year-old has become a key member of the Three Lions squad under Thomas Tuchel and has answered whether the transfer speculation has been a distraction as he looks to cement his place in the team.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36941479\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/rashford-barcelona-transfer-manchester-united-36941479\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Rashford&#8217;s major change after Barcelona issue and Man Utd return stance<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36942761\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/manchester-united-mctominay-transfer-saudi-36942761\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scott McTominay makes up his mind on transfer as ex-Man Utd star linked with Napoli exit<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe&#8217;ve obviously got the World Cup this summer, so all my eyes are on that and playing for England,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cI&#8217;ve obviously got the badge on now, so that&#8217;s what I&#8217;m thinking about at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It has previously been reported that Forest have placed an \u00a380million price tag on Anderson, who has also <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-united-city-transfer-anderson-36790672\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">been linked with Manchester City<\/a>. He has earned plaudits for his performances this season, despite Forest fighting for <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Premier League<\/a> survival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Anderson\u2019s immediate focus will be on playing in England\u2019s upcoming game against Japan on Tuesday. He was not involved in the team\u2019s 1-1 draw with Uruguay last week as Tuchel fielded an experimental lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Having watched <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jordan-henderson\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Jordan Henderson<\/a> and James Garner start in his position, Anderson said: \u201cWe&#8217;re all sort of competing with each other but we&#8217;re all really good mates within the group, so there&#8217;s definitely a great balance, the competitiveness is definitely there and we&#8217;re really enjoying it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sandro Tonali\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_GettyImages-2268263296.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Sandro Tonali has been linked with Manchester United\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Sandro Tonali has been linked with Manchester United(Image: Giuseppe Maffia\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Sandro Tonali update<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/newcastle-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Newcastle United<\/a> are said to be relaxed about their chances of keeping Sandro Tonali. The Italy international has been the subject of much transfer speculation and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"ChronicleLiveLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chroniclelive.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/newcastle-united-calm-sandro-tonali-33684276\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">ChronicleLive<\/a> has reported that Newcastle are calm regarding Tonali\u2019s future. The 25-year-old has a contract that runs until 2029, with the option for another year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, it is said that the Magpies are frustrated with the player\u2019s agent, Giuseppe Riso, who has openly discussed the possibility of his client leaving the club. When previously speaking about Tonali to Italian media, he said: \u201cIf he shines at the World Cup, will City or <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arsenal-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Arsenal<\/a> be hot on his heels?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t know, but it\u2019s very likely. 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