Manchester United's Anthony Elanga and Dean Henderson have been linked with moves to Nottingham Forest, sparking a flurry of speculation in the football world. The news comes as Forest seeks to bolster its squad ahead of the upcoming season.
Elanga, a 21-year-old Swedish winger, has reportedly rejected a transfer to Everton due to concerns over the club's style of play under Sean Dyche. This development has given Nottingham Forest a potential boost in their pursuit of the player.
Forest had reportedly come close to signing Elanga in January and has been "working on" a deal to sign him this summer. Manchester United's asking price for Elanga has reportedly halved to £10 million due to a lack of recent starts, making the prospect of a transfer more feasible.
Nottingham Forest have submitted two bids to Manchester United.
Loan deal proposal for Dean Henderson and permanent deal proposal for Elanga.
Forest want to get both deals done after closing in on Ola Aina free transfer. pic.twitter.com/rmfG3i8IEj — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2023
Elanga's potential move to Forest is seen as part of Manchester United's strategy to fund their summer recruitment plans by selling some of their fringe players. The club's stance on Elanga has reportedly "softened" over the summer, and Forest is said to have held "discussions about his availability". The addition of Elanga would significantly strengthen Forest's attacking arsenal, particularly in the wide areas.
Meanwhile, Forest is also keen to re-sign goalkeeper Dean Henderson after a successful loan spell at the City Ground last season. Henderson's first-team opportunities at Manchester United have been limited following the arrival of Andre Onana, and the 26-year-old is reportedly keen to secure a regular role as he aims to make Gareth Southgate's England squad for next summer's European Championship.
Forest has proposed another loan deal for Henderson, which could include an obligation or option to make the move permanent. The goalkeeper is understood to be valued at around £20 million at Old Trafford.
These potential transfers underscore Nottingham Forest's ambition to strengthen their squad and build on their performances from last season. However, as with all transfer rumours, the final outcomes remain uncertain until official announcements are made.
