Rio Ferdinand gives green light to £80m Man Utd transfer as deal 'accepted'Manchester United have put a new midfielder right at the top of their summer shopping list ahead of the transfer window and Rio Ferdinand is a big fan of one of their potential targetsView 2 Images Rio Ferdinand has given his verdict on Man United's transfer approach (Image: Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand believes Elliot Anderson ‘ticks Manchester United’s boxes’ as they continue their hunt for a new midfielder. ‌Their need is now higher, with Casemiro set to depart at the end of the season at the conclusion of his deal. ‌But there is a clear front-runner in the view of former United defender Ferdinand. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! View 2 Images Man United are among the clubs interested in Elliot Anderson (Image: Getty Images)‌The midfielder remains under contract with Forest until 2029.

Source: Daily Mirror March 21, 2026 23:36 UTC