Manchester City Close to Club-Record Signing of Elliot Anderson
If agreed, a near-£130 million package would meet Nottingham Forest’s valuation and signal a major midfield rebuild at Manchester City under Enzo Maresca.
Overview
- Reports on June 20 say the transfer has entered its final stages with Manchester City preparing a reworked third offer to bridge a valuation gap with Nottingham Forest.
- The two clubs have negotiated multiple bids after an initial offer was rejected and a second proposal above £120 million was turned down by Forest.
- Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is personally driving talks and is seeking around £130 million, with the club preferring to delay formal completion until July for accounting reasons.
- Manchester City are exploring different deal structures to close the deal, including a straight £130 million fee, add-ons tied to performance, or a player-involved element, and Forest may sell right-back Nicolo Savona to help recoup funds.
- Anderson’s strong World Cup form has raised his market value, the club plans a medical in the United States while he is on England duty if terms are agreed, and his arrival would reshape City’s midfield after recent departures.