Manchester United are reportedly preparing a massive summer push to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as they look to overhaul their midfield options. The Red Devils have identified the 23-year-old as a primary target and are willing to build their entire transfer strategy around his arrival at Old Trafford.

Manchester City are preparing a massive £190 million overhaul of their midfield as Pep Guardiola looks to replace departing icons, with Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson having been identified as the primary targets to lead a new era at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has weighed in on the club's midfield recruitment strategy as the Red Devils look to bolster their squad for a potential Champions League return. The former treble winner identified Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as primary targets. Butt believes one of these Premier League-proven talents is the ideal candidate to liberate Kobbie Mainoo in a more advanced role.

Declan Rice is being held up as the perfect role model for England international team-mate Adam Wharton, with the Crystal Palace midfielder having one obvious area of his game to address. The 22-year-old playmaker is considered to be one of the Premier League’s hottest prospects, but he is yet to score a goal for the Eagles. Clinton Morrison has addressed that shock statistic with GOAL and explained who Wharton needs to look at for inspiration.

Manchester United are preparing for a massive summer window with eight key targets identified to overhaul the squad. From replacing Casemiro to fixing the left-back dilemma, the Red Devils are trying to move early to secure high-profile Premier League and Bundesliga talent before the market inflates.

Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White have been sent an England-themed relegation warning at Nottingham Forest, but there is no guarantee that both will leave the City Ground this summer. The Reds - who are also seeing Brazilian defender Murillo generate transfer talk - are battling for Premier League survival, with Marlon Harewood discussing various scenarios there with GOAL.