RIO FERDINAND has named Elliot Anderson as his No 1 transfer target for Manchester United because he would complement Kobbie Mainoo.
United will be in the market for new central midfielder this summer with set to depart.
Rio Ferdinand has named his No 1 transfer target for Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty
Anderson could start for England at the World Cup after a standout season for ForestCredit: Getty
There is also uncertainty over the future of .
Mainoo has emerged as one of United’s key midfield stars under interim boss despite being frozen out when was in charge.
United will need a new midfielder to play alongside the man next season and Ferdinand has picked out star Anderson.
He called Anderson “young and hungry” and said he would give United “energy” and physicality.
Speaking on Rio Ferdinant Presents, he said: “[Bruno] Guimaraes and [Sandro] Tonali wouldn’t be my first-choice midfield signings this summer.
“It’s . His age, he’s 23 years old… Guimaraes is 28 and Tonali is 25, soon to be 26, so that counts for a lot for me. I want young, hungry players in my squad.
“He complements Mainoo. I think Mainoo is going to be one of the main players in the team now, they’re going to build around him and I think Elliot Anderson absolutely complements him.’
“They’re different. Anderson has that ability, that energy to get around the park, he’s aggressive. We need those legs.
Ferdinand believes Anderson will complement Mainoo in midfield for UnitedCredit: Getty
“And he wins the ball. He’s more combative than the other two.
“Elliot Anderson is the only player to win over 150 duels, win possession more than 150 times, and win at least 50 fouls in the Premier League, the whole Premier League I must add, this season. They’re my reasons why, guys.”
Anderson has been strongly linked with amid his starring season with Forest.
He has started all 31 of Forest’s games this term and has registered two goals and two assists.
SunSport reported last week how amid competition with rivals Man City.
There are also fears his price could skyrocket if he has a good World CUp with England.
Suitors will seek to advance talks before the window opens on June 15, as Anderson is set to be in Dallas preparing for Thomas Tuchel’s first game against on June 17.
Both clubs are also said to be interested in , who will not be appearing at this year’s tournament after crashed out in the play-offs.
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