Elliot Anderson Eyes Manchester City Move Amid Nottingham Forest Uncertainty
Elliot Anderson is reportedly leaning towards a move to Manchester City, as the midfielder from Nottingham Forest finds himself at the center of a transfer race. With growing expectations that Anderson will depart the City Ground this summer, Manchester United appears unwilling to engage in extensive negotiations or overpay for the player. No agreement has been reached between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, with significant differences in valuation for the 23-year-old. Should a deal materialize, it could set a record for a British player, surpassing the £105m that Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023. There is a consensus at Forest that if a major sale occurs this summer, it will likely be Anderson. His impressive performance in the 2025 European U21 Championship with England could strengthen their bargaining position. After a recent 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, Forest manager Vitor Pereira praised both Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White, stating they deserve to be at "the top of the world." Pereira expressed a desire to retain both players, but acknowledged that Anderson is currently more likely to leave, especially with Nottingham Forest finishing 16th in the Premier League, resulting in no European football next season. Pereira emphasized the importance of keeping top talent to foster consistency and build a stronger team, stating, "If not, if you change every season, it is difficult to be consistent and difficult to build something stronger." Anderson joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle in 2024 for £35m and has made 92 appearances, scoring six goals.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-26