In response to City’s club-record offer, The Athletic report that United do not want to engage in a bidding war with their rivals for Anderson and are now targeting alternatives to the Forest midfielder.
The report claims that United’s preference is to target players who want a move to Michael Carrick’s side, such as Fernandes and Scott.
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It is understood that Anderson’s preference is a move to City ahead of United.
Manchester United are not entering a bidding war for Elliot Anderson after Man City’s failed £120m offer (Shutterstock)
Bournemouth want £80m for Alex Scott (CameraSport via Getty)
Meanwhile, Bournemouth are also understood to be holding out for an £80m fee for Scott following interest from United and Liverpool.
The 22-year-old, who was one of Bournemouth’s standout players under Andoni Iraola last season, was not included in England’s World Cup squad but has travelled to the United States with the team to help with their preparations.
United have already agreed a £35m deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta but remain in the market for an additional midfielder this summer.
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