Nottingham Forest will REJECT any bids for Elliot Anderson in January - with Man United among his admirers

Nottingham Forest are determined to disregard any approach for star midfielder Elliot Anderson during the January transfer window.

Anderson has had a stunning campaign so far, establishing himself as a key member of the England starting XI, as well as becoming one of the most impressive players in the Premier League.

Manchester United are one of the clubs thought to admire Anderson, who joined Forest from Newcastle for £35million in summer 2024. But at Forest, there is currently no temptation to consider offers for Anderson in the middle of the season.

The 23-year-old has not missed a league game this term, scoring once and providing a single assist, but making himself indispensable to Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and now Dyche.

With Forest taking on Brighton on Sunday, it is unclear whether Anderson will play the full 90 minutes against Malmo in the Europa League on Thursday. 

Morgan Gibbs-White is set to miss the game with a knock though Forest are hopeful the problem will not keep him out of the Brighton game.

The match is a repeat of the 1979 European Cup Final, which Forest won 1-0, and a number of players from that match will be at the City Ground for this encounter.

Boss Sean Dyche said: 'For the Forest fans that have been backing this club for many years, it's a remarkable moment. 

'I have been fortunate to know the fans and I've touched the history of this club. I am now making my own piece of it, being the manager.'