Manchester United drops Elliot Anderson bid as Lewandowski link stalls

Manchester United announced it will no longer pursue Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, opting to avoid a bidding war that could exceed £100 million, especially after Manchester City reportedly made a high offer. The club’s new sporting director, Jason Wilcox, emphasized financial discipline, noting similar pull‑backs on targets such as Natanael Brown. United has already secured goalkeeper Ederson for £35 million and is considering other midfield options like Mateus Fernandes or Sandro Tonali.

Separately, media reports suggest a possible move for Polish striker Robert Lewandowski to Old Trafford, but United view his wage demands as excessive. While Lewandowski could become a free agent in July and is attracted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League, the financial gap remains a barrier. United have previously signed older forwards such as Zlatan Ibrahimović, Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, showing a willingness to invest in experienced talent if terms are acceptable.