Reds ready to stand firm over Elliot as United 'prepare' January bid for star

REPORT CLAIMS RED DEVILS WILL TEST FOREST'S RESOLVE WITH '£60M' OFFER FOR ENGLAND ACE IN NEW YEAR, BUT CAN EXPECT ANY MOVE TO BE MET WITH ‘STIFF RESISTANCE'

- By SARAH CLAPSON

FURTHER details of Manchester United's interest in Nottingham Forest ace Elliot Anderson have emerged ahead of the January transfer window.

Anderson has become a key player for the Reds since his move from Newcastle United little more than a year ago.

He has also established himself as an England regular under Thomas Tuchel.

His sterling performances for club and country have seen him attract plenty of admirers of late, with United among them. So keen are the Old Trafford outfit, recent reports have suggested they could try their luck for Anderson in the new year.

TEAMtalk have backed those rumours up and state an offer is 'being prepped'.