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Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
TL;DR
Manchester City had their initial bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old is expected to leave this summer, with a potential transfer fee that could set a record for a British player.
Key points
- Manchester City bid for Elliot Anderson rejected
- Anderson is leaning towards a move to Manchester City
- Transfer fee could set a record for a British player
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Manchester City have had an opening bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
BBC Sport reported last week the 23-year-old England international is leaning towards a move to Etihad Stadium over Manchester United.
There is a growing expectation Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer and City have now formalised interest with their first bid rebuffed, as reported by The Athletic.
Anderson enjoyed a stellar season with Forest and has been selected in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.
The fee for a transfer could become a record for a British player and eclipse the £105m Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023.
City have long been admirers of Newcastle academy graduate Anderson and though the player is currently preparing for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico, club-to-club talks can continue to take place.
Captain Bernardo Silva's exit means City are looking to bolster their midfield and Anderson tops the list of potential targets.
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is another player understood to be highly rated by those at City, with reports, external suggesting the Italy international has been monitored as a long-term target.
Nico Gonzalez, who missed out on a place in the Spain squad for the World Cup and also fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola last season, may depart if the right offer comes in.
Sources indicate City are also looking to sign a right-back to supplement Matheus Nunes, 28, who excelled in the position this season after being converted from midfield.
City are eyeing the profile of a young full-back and one who is a natural in that position that can grow into the role in the future.
Q&A
Why did Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City's bid for Elliot Anderson?
Nottingham Forest rejected the bid as they are likely looking for a higher transfer fee for the midfielder.
What is the expected transfer fee for Elliot Anderson?
The transfer fee for Elliot Anderson could potentially become a record for a British player, surpassing the £105 million paid for Declan Rice.
Which clubs are interested in Elliot Anderson?
Manchester City and Manchester United are both interested in signing Elliot Anderson, with City currently formalizing their interest.
