Overview
- Manchester City submitted an opening offer for Elliot Anderson that Nottingham Forest rejected and the club intend to return with an improved bid.
- Nottingham Forest are holding an approximate £100 million price for the 23‑year‑old midfielder, setting a high bar for any summer deal.
- Anderson personally prefers a move to Manchester City and has been permitted to undergo a City medical while at the World Cup.
- Manchester United are reported to be interested in Anderson but are unlikely to enter a £100m-plus bidding war due to other spending priorities.
- City have identified Sandro Tonali as a clear fallback and will weigh paying more for Anderson against pursuing that alternative.