--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-05-18T12:51:12.556Z last_updated: 2026-05-18T08:19:09+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/manchester-united/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWFuY2hlc3RlcmV2ZW5pbmduZXdzLmNvLnVrL3Nwb3J0L2Zvb3RiYWxsL3RyYW5zZmVyLW5ld3MvbWFuLXVuaXRlZC10cmFuc2Zlci1uZXdzLWxpdmUtMzM5NjM0ODg --- # Man United transfer news LIVE: Elliot Anderson latest, Tonali battle - **Source:** - **Published:** 18 May - **Club:** Manchester United - **Original URL:** https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-live-33963488 LIVEUpdated 3 mins agoMan United transfer news LIVE: Elliot Anderson latest, Marcus Rashford claim, Sandro Tonali battleThe latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours with updates on Elliot Anderson, Marcus Rashford, Sandro Tonali, Michael Carrick and moreCommentsSportConnor O'Neill Senior Sports Content CreatorBruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record for assists in a season as Manchester United won an entertaining five-goal encounter with Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. Elliot Anderson remains United’s top target, though he is now attracting strong interest from Manchester City. Despite making several attacking additions 12 or so months ago, United are still linked with additions at the top end of the pitch. Confirmation of Michael Carrick becoming the club’s new head coach on a permanent basis is also expected to come shortly. Negotiations with Carrick have wrapped up quickly after United's football leadership group recommended that he should be given the job on a permanent basis. Manchester Evening News will bring you all the latest transfer news and rumours in our live blog below throughout the day. New UpdatesToday13:46 BSTAmir Ibragimov makes decision on international futureManchester United youngster Amir Ibragimov will join up with Russia's senior national team for the first time for their upcoming friendlies. The Manchester Evening News reported that Ibragimov was weighing up his international future after being included in Russia's provisional squad for friendlies against Egypt, Burkina Faso and Trinidad and Tobago. Ibragimov, who had previously played for England's youth teams is one of the most highly rated prospects in the United academy. Read the full story from Steven Railston here. CommentsConnor O'NeillToday13:10 BSTChristos Tzolis latest name to be linkedManchester United have reportedly made enquiries about Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis. That’s according to Gazet van Antwerpen, via Sport Witness, who are reporting that the 24-year-old is set to leave the club in the coming months. Tzolis has scored 19 goals and claimed 24 assists this season, and Juventus, Aston Villa and 'especially' United have reportedly shown interest in the forward in recent weeks. CommentsConnor O'NeillToday11:59 BSTRoy Keane praises Elliot Anderson Roy Keane has lauded Elliot Anderson as the Nottingham Forest star continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “Every time the England manager has spoken about him he’s spoken very highly of him. He’s had a big impact and some of the England games can be easy, but they can be a test for a player because you can overthink it and try too hard. “But he has settled very well into that international fold and he will be a cert to go in the squad and starting 11. Before Keane, speaking ahead of United’s win over Forest, added: “Sometimes with experience you can try too hard and when the team is in trouble, but that is where the experience will kick in – when to sit and when to start chasing people.” CommentsConnor O'Neill‌Today11:04 BSTMarcus Rashford 'rips up Barcelona agreement'Marcus Rashford is reportedly prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to secure a permanent move to Barcelona. But with negotiations stalling, he is now prepared to tear up that arrangement and commit to a five-year deal instead, believing it may be the only way to make the transfer financially viable. CommentsConnor O'NeillToday10:36 BSTTyrell Malacia departure confirmedManchester United have confirmed that Tyrell Malacia will be leaving the club alongside Casemiro at the end of the season. A club statement read: "Tyrell Malacia is to leave Manchester United when his contract expires in the summer. "The Dutch defender was on the bench for the thrilling 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, in our final home game of the campaign. "Tyrell joined the Reds from Feyenoord, in July 2022, and has made 49 first-team appearances in total. "He spent some of last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven and has played twice this term, both against Newcastle United, as a late substitute in the home and away fixtures with the Magpies. "He was part of the matchday squad when we lifted the Carabao Cup in 2023, again when coming up against Eddie Howe's Tynesiders. "Thanks to Ty for all his efforts and the best of luck for the future from everyone at the club." CommentsConnor O'NeillToday10:03 BSTTom Heaton contract decisionTom Heaton will sign a one-year contract extension to extend his second spell at Manchester United into a sixth season. Heaton turned 40 last month and although he hasn't played competitively for United since February 2023, his fitness levels remain good and he continues to set high standards in training. The former England international is also valued in the dressing room as a leader and has taken 23-year-old goalkeeper Senne Lammens under his wing this season, mentoring the Belgian during his first campaign in the Premier League. Read the full story from Tyrone Marshall here. CommentsConnor O'Neill‌Today09:46 BSTSandro Tonali 'battle' A report from Italy is claiming that Manchester City and Manchester United are considering a €100m battle for Sandro Tonali this summer. Corriere della Sera, via Sport Witness, is reporting that Financial Fair Play rules will force Newcastle to ‘sell their family jewel’ this summer. The report goes on to claim that the €100m figure Newcastle would want for the midfielder will rule out Italian clubs, and City and United are the ‘most likely destinations’ for Tonali. CommentsConnor O'NeillToday09:28 BSTElliot Anderson latestNottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira said "everything can happen" when asked if Elliot Anderson could be sold this summer. Speaking following his side's 3-2 defeat to United, Pereira said: "He has the talent to be one of the top of the top, every time he can score more goals, especially he can be a little bit more take a bit more the risk in the last third, he has a very good shot. "It depends on the system. If we give him total freedom to build the play I think he can do everything but we are playing with two midfielders, if he loses every time the position, we have one midfielder. "It is a system that doesn’t give him total freedom to create. He needs to understand when the other one loses the position, he cannot but he has a lot of talent and is young and will fly with big wings. When asked if Anderson would stay at the City Ground, he responded: "This is an answer that I don’t have. The market is the market, everything can happen. What I can say to you is the club wants to keep him playing for us for sure. "The club wants to keep the players. This is a very good group with quality, with character and we are in a very good place for the next season." CommentsConnor O'NeillToday09:26 BSTGood MorningGood morning and welcome to our live Manchester United news and transfers blog. Stick with us for all the latest United news and transfer gossip.