Manchester City has seen another massive bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, as the club digs in its heels regarding the player's valuation. City is pushing hard to sign the 23-year-old talent, making this transfer saga one of the summer's most intense.
Nottingham Forest has turned down a substantial verbal offer from Manchester City, reportedly worth £106 million guaranteed with add-ons potentially pushing the total package over £120 million. However, Forest is holding out for a flat, fixed fee exceeding £120 million from the outset, rather than a deal dependent on performance-based clauses.
Despite this latest setback, Manchester City remains determined to secure Anderson. Sources suggest that City is not far from meeting Forest's valuation and is expected to return with a renewed offer soon. New manager Enzo Maresca reportedly sees the England international as a key component of his future tactical setup.
Forest's strong negotiating position is further bolstered by awareness of concrete interest from Manchester United, allowing them to command a premium price. If the transfer goes through at Forest's requested figure, Elliot Anderson would shatter multiple transfer records, becoming the most expensive British player ever and potentially the second most expensive Premier League signing, eclipsing deals like Enzo Fernández's move to Chelsea and Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool.
While aggressively pursuing Anderson, Manchester City is also keeping other options open, with Newcastle's Sandro Tonali reportedly remaining on their shortlist. The club is prepared to break its own transfer record to land Anderson, highlighting the player's significant perceived value.
