"According to Sky Sports, Manchester City have made Elliot Anderson a top target, perhaps their number one, as they look to rebuild and refresh their midfield ahead of next season. Scouts from City, including sporting-director Hugo Viana, have reportedly attended over ten of Anderson's games for Nottingham Forest this season, showing how serious the club is about pursuing the 23-year-old."
"Forest, however, appear to have the upper hand, at least for now. Anderson is tied to a long-term contract at the City Ground, valid until summer 2029, giving the club little immediate incentive to sell. Since joining Forest from Newcastle United in the summer of 2024, Anderson has quickly established himself as a first-team regular. Elliot Anderson has impressed several clubs Anderson blends defensive work with attacking thrust."
"The problem for City, and anyone else chasing him, is the price. Forest, believing in Anderson's potential and importance, reportedly value him at or even above 100 million. That valuation appears to be deterring some bidders. Recent reports suggest City themselves are reluctant to meet the full asking price, especially in the immediately upcoming window, which makes a January move unlikely."
Manchester City have made Elliot Anderson a primary transfer target as they seek to refresh midfield options. Scouts from City, including sporting director Hugo Viana, have attended over ten of Anderson's Nottingham Forest matches this season. Anderson signed a long-term contract with Forest until summer 2029 after joining from Newcastle United in summer 2024 and has become a first-team regular. He blends defensive work with attacking thrust, wins the ball back, carries pressure forward, and contributes creativity, earning senior England caps. Forest value Anderson around or above £100 million, and City are reluctant to meet that fee, making an immediate move unlikely.
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