Manchester United accept defeat in Elliot Anderson chase as Manchester City plan £100M transfer talks
Elliot Anderson is Man City’s number one midfield target for the summer transfer windowEngland international is understood to have chosen the Etihad Stadium as next destinationMan United hold intere...
Manchester United accept defeat in Elliot Anderson chase as Manchester City plan £100M transfer talks Elliot Anderson is Man City’s number one midfield target for the summer transfer window England international is understood to have chosen the Etihad Stadium as next destination Man United hold interest but have come to terms that Anderson would prefer Man City move Officials at Old Trafford have made peace with the fact that Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson prefers a move to Manchester City, as per a new report. Anderson is one of the hottest prospects in the transfer market after a breakthrough few seasons at the City Ground since he left boyhood club Newcastle United in 2024. The 23-year-old is Manchester City ‘s leading transfer target for the summer as director of football Hugo Viana plans for life beyond departing club captain Bernardo Silva , who will leave the club as a free agent in June.
Manchester City receive massive Elliot Anderson boost after fresh Manchester United stance Nottingham Forest have placed a massive £100 million price-tag on Anderson, who is believed to have selected the Etihad Stadium as his preferred destination amid interest from an array of clubs in England and abroad. Report: Man United accept defeat in Anderson pursuit As reported by Mail Sport journalists Nathan Salt and Chris Wheeler , officials at Old Trafford have come to terms with the fact that any deal for Anderson would require a transfer fee exceeding £100 million. Furthermore, there is a belief at Manchester United that the Nottingham Forest midfielder is likely to choose the chance to join forces with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium instead.
Manchester United are also interested in Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali , whose future at St. James’ Park is uncertain after a disappointing season in Tyneside. With City seemingly having a clear run at Anderson, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis will be fearful that the Blues would have greater leverage in negotiating a fee for the England international.
How soon can Anderson join Man City? Executives at the Etihad Stadium are cognisant that Forest are in the midst of a battle for Premier League survival and are thereby holding off on direct talks with City Ground counterparts for the time-being. Manchester City stance on Elliot Anderson deal as Enzo Fernandez possibility emerges Manchester City are negotiating a new contract with Ballon d’Or winning midfielder Rodri and the outcome of those talks with the Spain international – who has interest from Real Madrid as he approaches the final year of his current deal – will also dictate the direction that City’s transfer plans take this summer.