The Nottingham Forest midfielder, Elliot Anderson, is on the radar of England’s top clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. One of these suitors is reportedly looking to accelerate the deal.
Elliot Anderson remains one of the most sought-after players in the English transfer market. However, the 23-year-old midfielder is not expected to leave Nottingham this January. A move seems more likely in the summer, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all reportedly interested, according to Caught Offside.
Manchester City keen to accelerate for Elliot Anderson
Anderson has emerged this season as one of the Premier League’s best midfielders and has even earned his first England call-up. Nottingham Forest are well aware of the attention surrounding their star and have set a hefty £80m-£100m price tag. That figure reportedly ended Manchester United’s hopes of signing him this winter.
The high valuation appears to place Manchester City as favourites, as they remain undeterred. The Skyblues have already held preliminary talks with Anderson’s representatives, with reports claiming that “City were keen to move quickly on this deal.”
Nottingham Forest in a strong position
Manchester City are looking to gain the upper hand and outpace their rivals for the English midfielder. Several sources have also suggested that Anderson would view a move to the Etihad Stadium favourably. His value could rise further during the second half of the season and with the World Cup coming up.
A fierce battle is expected over Anderson, but Nottingham Forest hold the advantage as their prodigy is contracted until June 2029. Caught Offside adds that the club may be more demanding with Premier League rivals than with foreign clubs.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
