Overview
- Florian Plettenberg’s update, cited Tuesday by multiple outlets, says Nottingham Forest want £100–120 million for Anderson and have not been contacted by any club.
- Manchester City have registered interest but are prioritising a new contract for Rodri, their first-choice holding midfielder.
- Local reports from the Mirror and Nottinghamshire Live claim City believe they are in pole position for a £65 million deal before the World Cup, though this has not been corroborated by wider transfer reporting.
- Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to target Anderson to partner Kobbie Mainoo, and Gareth Barry says an early deal would protect the player’s focus and could prevent a post‑tournament price rise.
- Anderson, 23, has broken out at Forest and earned England selection for this summer’s tournament, while United plan midfield changes after Casemiro’s exit and City face a rebuild with Bernardo Silva departing.