Enzo Maresca during a Chelsea training session at Cobham(Image: Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to enter the race for Elliot Anderson's signature, with Chelsea and Manchester City also been keeping tabs on the 22-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in English football.

The Nottingham Forest midfielder has become a highly sought-after talent following his impressive debut with the England team. United, keen to bolster their midfield, have also shown interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace's rising star Adam Wharton. However, they hold a particular admiration for Anderson, who earned his first senior cap for England in September and is now considered a likely contender for a starting spot in next year's World Cup.

Anderson was sold by Newcastle for £35million last year in a move that was seen as a significant loss for the club, but necessary to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules. Since then, his performances as a defensive midfielder and his ability to make forward runs have caught the eye.

Despite the growing interest in Anderson, now valued...