Overview
- Nottingham Forest have told clubs they want a minimum of £115m for Elliot Anderson, a figure reported on May 26, 2026 that would exceed the British transfer record.
- Manchester City are reported to be the frontrunner for Anderson with Manchester United also interested, but no bid has been accepted and clubs remain far apart on valuation.
- Forest manager Vítor Pereira said he cannot guarantee Anderson will stay and acknowledged the club cannot fully control the transfer market.
- Anderson’s strong 2025–26 season and the approaching 2026 World Cup increase the chance his price will rise, which affects timing for any potential move.
- Forest’s demand is already being treated as a pricing marker that could raise asking prices for other midfield targets and complicate recruitment plans for top clubs.