In a hypothetical draft scenario, Crystal Palace selected Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest with the eighth pick. Anderson is described as a 23-year-old English central midfielder who is capable of doing practically everything, and his arrival is intended to solve a positional need for the club. The selection addresses issues in the midfield, as Daichi Kamada is expected to depart in the summer when his contract expires and Cheick Doucouré has suffered from injuries. The move is also intended to add significant quality to the starting team.
Anderson has been capped 7 times for England, joined Nottingham Forest in July 2024, and is under contract until June 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €60.00m. It was reported in April 2026 that Nottingham Forest's asking price was between £100-120 million. Several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City, have recently been linked with the midfielder.
