Man United refuse to enter bidding war for Elliot Anderson

The Red Devils are looking at Carlos Baleba, Aurelien Tchouameni and Sandro Tonali.

And truthfully, Man United deserve credit for refusing to overpay here.

Anderson is a superb footballer. He is a top player with a strong character.

His energy, ball progression/carrying ability, and duelling would improve almost any midfield in England.

But £120 million, or even anything above £75 million, feels excessive in the current market, especially for a player who is not yet among the world’s elite midfielders.

Manchester United cannot afford another era of emotionally driven spending.

There are better-value options available, and one player they should seriously consider is Lamine Camara.

The Senegal international is an outstanding young midfielder with the grit, tactical intelligence and composure United desperately need.

He covers ground aggressively, progresses possession cleanly and already plays with maturity beyond his years. He is expected to be on the move this summer.

If United are serious about building smartly, Camara is exactly the signing they should pursue instead of entering another nine-figure frenzy.