Overview
- Sky-linked reports say Elliot Anderson has told his camp he would give priority to Manchester City for a future move.
- Nottingham Forest, backed by owner Evangelos Marinakis, are holding out for roughly £100m and are not expected to sanction a midseason sale.
- City scouts, including sporting director Hugo Viana, have watched Anderson more than 10 times this season as the club lines up 2026 midfield plans.
- Pep Guardiola’s side are assessing Atalanta’s Ederson as a lower-cost alternative if Forest’s valuation proves prohibitive.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel has hailed Anderson as a key player, and recent coverage suggests any major transfer is more likely after the 2026 World Cup.