Overview
- Manchester City are seen as frontrunners and the England midfielder is reported to prefer the Etihad, though no formal bids have been lodged.
- Nottingham Forest expect any move to be to City or Manchester United and are signaling a price in the £100–120m range.
- City and United have spoken with Anderson’s camp and both sides want a resolution before the World Cup to avoid a higher valuation.
- Forest sources say Marinakis will oversee any sale, and multiple reports describe the club pushing for a bidding war between the Manchester rivals.
- Fees reported across outlets vary widely, from about £65m to £120m, as United plan a midfield revamp after Casemiro and City prepare for departures such as Bernardo Silva.