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Liverpool are reportedly planning a move for one of the Premier League's rising midfield stars after the club's scouts were impressed.
The Reds have established a solid six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table during Arne Slot's debut season in charge and this is expected to strengthen in the January transfer window.
A Sunday meeting at Anfield with rivals Manchester United could see the Reds further strengthen their title challenge and the leaders are already looking to the future as they look for reinforcements.
Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson is one of the players who could arrive on Merseyside in the not-too-distant future with Liverpool following the youngster, according to reports The sun.
Anderson, who represents England at under-21 level, only moved to the City Ground in the summer after Forest agreed a deal with Newcastle for midfield talent and is now being eyed for another Premiership move. League.
Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Anderson for Forest's last six games, with Anderson starring as the club won five games and lost just once against Manchester City.
Liverpool are reportedly planning a move for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson
Anderson, who represents England at under-21 level, only moved to the City Ground in the summer.
The 22-year-old played a crucial role in each of those impressive victories and has started 14 Premier League games this season as Forest sit an unlikely third in the league.
Anderson currently has a contract with Forest until 2029, but Liverpool bosses are considering making a move soon, at the risk of one of their rivals stealing the move.
His performances mean Liverpool are expected to have to fork out a huge increase on the modest £35m Forest previously paid Newcastle.
Meanwhile, Anderson is keeping his feet firmly on the ground and currently remains fully focused on helping Forest qualify for the Champions League this season.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is considering future reinforcements with the Premier League's leading club
Speaking after the club's recent victory over Everton, Anderson said: “Everyone dreams. Every now and then we joke around a bit and chat about it.
'We are in a great moment at the moment: it's four games in a row and everyone is excited.
“Obviously it's great to be there, but as everyone says, we have to take it game by game.
“On paper, we have great players in the squad. Everything clicks. “Everyone is full of confidence and we are going in the right direction.”