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Elliot Anderson Transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City
Sources have told TEAMtalk that after completing a deal for Marc Guehi, Manchester City have identified Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson as a primary target. That deal for Anderson is expected to have to wait until the summer. Fraser Fletcher reported on January 12 that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greatly admires Anderson. Guardiola views Anderson as an ideal fit for his tactical system, capable of operating as a deep-lying playmaker or box-to-box No. 8.
Sources have told TEAMtalk that Manchester City have already made contact regarding a deal for Elliot Anderson. Multiple sources indicate that City are preparing a strong push to sign Anderson. According to sources close to the situation, the club has made contact with Anderson’s representatives, signalling their intent to formalise their interest when the summer market opens. Some sources claim Anderson is keen on a move to the Etihad, seeing it as the best opportunity to elevate his career. Some sources also suggest the price could climb further if Anderson performs well for England at the upcoming World Cup.
David Ornstein expects Elliot Anderson to be a target for Manchester City this summer. According to Ornstein, there is significant interest from all the big clubs, apart from Arsenal. He states that Nottingham Forest have no desire to trade Anderson at present, but the situation may be different in the summer and that every player is available for a certain price. Ornstein explains that Anderson could possibly cost £100m or more in the summer.
Manchester City believe their advantage over Manchester United for Elliot Anderson is strengthened by the growing turmoil at Old Trafford. According to TEAMtalk, City were already confident of signing the Nottingham Forest midfielder ahead of their rivals, and recent events at United have only reinforced that belief. Both Manchester clubs are considering moves for the 23-year-old this month, amid claims a transfer of £85m is possible. City's midfield is an area of focus for Pep Guardiola both this month and in the summer, and they believe they can convince Anderson to move. The club also now believes Anderson prefers their win-now strategy to United’s long-term project. Sources have admitted that the calm and stability at the Etihad is likely to be a determining factor in the player's next move.
According to Team Talk, Manchester City are interested in adding another midfielder and believe they could sign Elliot Anderson in 2026 ahead of Manchester United. Nottingham Forest currently do not want to sell Anderson, but they are aware that their position is likely to be challenged over the next six months. City are not expected to attempt to sign him in the winter window, and are instead planning to make preparations ahead of the summer. Anderson had an impressive display in Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 defeat to City at the weekend. It was claimed on December 1 that Anderson would prefer to join City over United, and Guardiola’s side appear to be becoming more confident they can complete the deal. Forest are expected to demand £80-100million for the English player.
Elliot Anderson is a top target for several elite clubs across Europe. Ornstein stated that the interested clubs are among the biggest in the Premier League and Europe, such as Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and many others.
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson has impressed club scouts. It has been claimed that Guardiola has a strong interest in the England international. The player is more likely to transfer after the season. Anderson is expected to be available for a low price in the summer due to a contract described as complicated, but Forest will be able to freely decide their asking price in January. The club will not make the process easy for interested parties.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has indicated a preference to join Manchester City over Manchester United. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderson's £100 million ($132.3 million) price tag is causing significant problems, and Pep Guardiola’s side will pursue Atalanta’s Ederson if a deal for Anderson cannot be reached.
Sources have confirmed that Elliot Anderson is Manchester United's priority target. According to an update from Sky Sports’ Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester City are very keen on Anderson. The report states that Anderson has already informed his professional circle that he is giving priority to City for a future transfer. The only issue for City is Forest’s £100 million price tag, which they have so far refused to offer.
Goal.com reports that Manchester City have been impressed by the performances of Elliot Anderson for club and country. Manchester City are said to have scouted the 23-year-old on more than 10 occasions. The report adds that Anderson has become a top transfer target at the Etihad Stadium and would have a price tag of £100 million ($132m).
The Daily Mail reports that Manchester City are preparing to make Elliot Anderson a primary target for 2026. According to the report, Pep Guardiola and City director of football Hugo Viana have a high opinion of Anderson, and their scouts have watched several Forest matches in recent months. The report adds that City had previously considered Adam Wharton as a target but are now thought to favor Anderson over the Crystal Palace playmaker, feeling the chance to sign a young England international is an opportunity that should not be missed.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a significant effort to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson ahead of Manchester United. The Daily Mail reports that Pep Guardiola’s side are set to make Anderson one of their priority signings for the 2026–27 season. Man City scouts have attended Forest games this season to assess the 23-year-old midfielder. It is also reported that it will cost approximately £100 million ($132.3 million) to sign Anderson. Liverpool and Newcastle are also said to be interested.
Goal.com reports that Manchester City are now pursuing the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, and that Nottingham Forest now privately value him at £100 million ($132m).
According to The Sun, Manchester City are prepared to pursue Elliot Anderson ahead of rivals Man United. The club has made Anderson one of their top targets to sign in the new year, and director of football Hugo Viana and manager Pep Guardiola are fans of the midfielder. Anderson will become a top target for City if midfielder Rodri leaves the club or suffers another major injury. Nottingham Forest will not consider any offers in the January transfer window, although a deal could be agreed upon ahead of the summer World Cup in June 2026. Forest would be persuaded to sell if they receive offers of up to £100 million.
According to CaughtOffside, Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is another midfield target for Manchester United, and his cost could be upwards of £70 million ($92.1 million). Manchester City, Chelsea, and his former club Newcastle United are also interested in the England international.
According to The Mirror, Manchester United have become interested in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City.
Reports speculate that Manchester City are ready to pay close to €90 million to sign Anderson in 2026, with Pep Guardiola a huge admirer of the player.
Manchester City are reportedly expected to make a £75m bid for Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson. City are possibly ready to pay as much as £75m for Anderson. The Express adds that Anderson could replace Rodri at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City is reportedly planning a transfer for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 22. According to the 'Daily Mirror', the English international is a top summer target for City manager Pep Guardiola. The same source indicates that FC Chelsea is also strongly interested in the player. A transfer fee of around 85 million euros is being mentioned, a figure influenced by his contract which runs until 2029. Should Manchester City proceed, they aim to finalize the deal before an upcoming tournament to avoid a potential increase in his value. The player's current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €32.00 million.
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