Overview
- Reports say Manchester City have made Anderson a leading 2026 target and expect Liverpool to move, with Pep Guardiola and football director Hugo Viana described as admirers after multiple scouting trips.
- Manchester United remain keen, with David Ornstein reporting Forest are aware of United’s desire to sign the midfielder as the club plans a rebuild in the middle of the park next year.
- Forest are expected to reject January approaches and privately value Anderson near nine figures, while rivals believe offers in excess of £80m would be needed given his contract to 2029.
- No formal bids have been reported, though several outlets suggest a pre‑World Cup agreement is possible if a top offer arrives to avoid potential tournament‑driven price rises.
- Anderson’s surge—highlighted by league‑leading ball recoveries and a run of England caps—has drawn public praise from Thomas Tuchel and strengthened his market position.