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Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest

Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest

Summary

Manchester City has made an initial offer to buy midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, but the offer was rejected. Anderson is a 23-year-old English player who had a strong season and is likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer.

Key Facts

  • Manchester City made a first bid to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
  • Nottingham Forest rejected Manchester City's opening offer.
  • Anderson is a 23-year-old midfielder and an England international player.
  • Anderson played 50 games for Nottingham Forest in the 2025-26 season.
  • The transfer fee could break British records, surpassing the £105 million paid by Arsenal for Declan Rice in 2023.
  • Anderson is preferred by Manchester City over Manchester United.
  • Manchester City wants to strengthen their midfield after their captain Bernardo Silva left.
  • City is also considering signing other players, including Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali and a young right-back.
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