Man City's Anderson bid rejected
June 3, 2026 · 22:41 2 min read 12 views
Elliot Anderson made 50 appearances for Nottingham Forest in the 2025-26 season. Manchester City have had a bid for the midfielder rejected by Forest. BBC Sport reported last week the 23-year-old England international is favouring 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 made a formal approach, with their first bid turned down, as reported by The Athletic. Anderson had a stellar season with Forest and has been selected in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.
A potential fee for Anderson could be a record for a British player and exceed the £105m Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023. Man City are ahead of Man Utd in the race for Anderson. City have long been admirers of Newcastle academy graduate Anderson, who is currently preparing for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico, but talks between the clubs can continue.
Captain Bernardo Silva's exit means City are looking to strengthen their midfield and Anderson is their top target. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is also highly rated by City, with reports suggesting the Italy international has been monitored as a long-term target. Nico Gonzalez may leave if the right offer is made.
City are also looking to sign a right-back to support Matheus Nunes, who excelled in the position this season after being converted from midfield. City want a young full-back who can grow into the role in the future
There is a growing expectation Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer and City have now made a formal approach, with their first bid turned down, as reported by The Athletic. Anderson had a stellar season with Forest and has been selected in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.
A potential fee for Anderson could be a record for a British player and exceed the £105m Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023. Man City are ahead of Man Utd in the race for Anderson. City have long been admirers of Newcastle academy graduate Anderson, who is currently preparing for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico, but talks between the clubs can continue.
Captain Bernardo Silva's exit means City are looking to strengthen their midfield and Anderson is their top target. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is also highly rated by City, with reports suggesting the Italy international has been monitored as a long-term target. Nico Gonzalez may leave if the right offer is made.
City are also looking to sign a right-back to support Matheus Nunes, who excelled in the position this season after being converted from midfield. City want a young full-back who can grow into the role in the future