Manchester City have opened preliminary contact over a potential deal for Elliot Anderson, with TEAMtalk reporting that the Premier League giants are gearing up for a major summer push to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder.
The 23-year-old England international has quickly become one of the most highly regarded young talents in the league, and his rapid rise has placed him firmly on Pep Guardiola’s radar.
City are expected to formalise their interest in the next transfer window, with the club believing Anderson possesses the technical quality, intelligence, and versatility required to thrive in Guardiola’s system.
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Sources suggest the Man City hierarchy have already communicated to the player’s representatives that they plan to table a bid, and any deal would likely exceed £80 million, reflecting both Anderson’s importance to Forest and the increasingly inflated price of elite homegrown midfielders.
Anderson has enjoyed an impressive season, becoming a central figure in Nottingham Forest’s midfield despite his young age.
He has already registered a series of standout Premier League performances and broken into the England national team setup, further boosting his value.
With City looking to make changes to the midfield, Anderson has become their priority signing.
Man City face competition from Man United
The transfer battle could intensify as Manchester United have also shown interest in Anderson in recent months.
United view him as a potential solution to their own midfield uncertainty, particularly with Casemiro’s future unresolved and the club exploring younger, energetic profiles.
However, Man City’s project, combined with Guardiola’s track record of developing midfielders into world-class players, may give them a decisive advantage.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are bracing for significant interest. The club are expected to demand a premium fee, aware that Anderson is not only a key performer but also a valuable homegrown asset.
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