Nottingham Forest want Manchester United star Jadon Sancho to replace Anthony Elanga | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest are keen on signing Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho as they scour the market for a replacement for Anthony Elanga, according to the Sun.

Forest have sold the Sweden international to Newcastle United and are desperate to sign another attacker. Owner Evangelos Marinakis is prepared to bankroll a fresh deal for the Red Devils man.

The City Ground club wanted Sancho on loan last season, but he joined Chelsea instead. He remains unwanted by Man United and is available for suitors.

The 25-year-old joined United from Borussia Dortmund for £73m, but around £25m could be enough to sign him. Forest are ready to take a punt on him.

The Englishman is desperate to rediscover his form after a decent campaign with the Blues last term, and a move to Forest could appeal to him as they are playing in Europe next season.

Forest may also lose Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham Hotspur despite threatening legal action against them, and manager Nuno Espirito Santo will need a solid replacement.

Sancho is not the answer on paper, but he is desperate to prove himself. Forest may give him a chance to do so as they prepare to impress again next season.

Man United will be glad to finally see the back of the attacker, given his huge wages and questionable attitude.

They will also hope that clubs come calling for Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia after they were barred from training with the rest of the first team.

Sancho left the Bundesliga with 50 goals in 137 games but has scored just 12 goals in 89 Premier League appearances since joining the Red Devils.

Next season could be the last chance saloon for him as he looks to get his career back on track.