Manchester City are leading the race to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson and are preparing a new official offer to Nottingham Forest. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the English club is confident of closing the deal in the coming weeks. Pep Guardiola’s team sees the 23-year-old player as a priority to reinforce the midfield.
Anderson, who has played for Nottingham Forest since 2024, has established himself as one of the main promises in English football. He has been called up to the England national team and should be an important player in the 2026 World Cup.
City wants to close deal quickly
City have already sent an initial proposal which was rejected by Forest. Now, the city club is working on a revised offer to try to overcome Nottingham Forest’s valuation, which revolves around high values for the midfielder market.
Manchester United monitors the situation, but City appears ahead in the race. The player’s preference for City’s project also weighs in favor of the current English champions.
Bernardo Silva’s departure opens vacancy
The movement for Anderson gains strength after the departure of Bernardo Silva from Manchester City. The Portuguese has left the club and must define his future after the World Cup. The young Englishman appears as an option to occupy creative space in midfield.
At 23 years old, Anderson has a long contract with Nottingham Forest and is coming off a season with a high volume of games in the Premier League. His versatility to play as a central midfielder or more advanced pleases coach Pep Guardiola.
Negotiations should advance in the coming weeks
Forest are going through a period of reconstruction after a campaign below expectations and may need to sell their main asset to balance the books. Relations between the clubs are considered good, which facilitates conversations.
City wants to speed up negotiations to have the player integrated before the start of pre-season. Anderson has reportedly already signaled interest in moving to the Etihad Stadium.