{"id":48446,"date":"2026-06-09T02:46:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-city-are-now-willing-to-pay-for-elliott-anderson\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T02:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:46:20","slug":"manchester-city-are-now-willing-to-pay-for-elliott-anderson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-city-are-now-willing-to-pay-for-elliott-anderson\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City are now willing to pay for Elliott Anderson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-city-are-now-willing-to-pay-for-elliott-anderson\/#Belgian_star_makes_contact_with_Nottingham_Forest_opening_door_to_summer_exit\" >Belgian star makes contact with Nottingham Forest, opening door to summer exit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-city-are-now-willing-to-pay-for-elliott-anderson\/#Nottingham_Forest_prepare_for_second_Man_City_bid_with_demands_of_more_than_80m\" >Nottingham Forest prepare for second Man City bid with demands of more than \u00a380m<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-city-are-now-willing-to-pay-for-elliott-anderson\/#Nottingham_Forest_aim_to_reach_%E2%80%98final_agreement_for_signature_in_coming_days\" >Nottingham Forest aim to reach &#8216;final agreement&#8217; for signature in coming days<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Elliott Anderson&#8217;s outstanding 2025\/26 season has turned him into one of the Premier League&#8217;s most popular midfielders, and Nottingham Forest now face a massive battle to retain one of their most valuable assets.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The England international had a breakthrough season at the City Ground, establishing himself as one of the driving forces behind Forest&#8217;s successful fight against slump.<\/p>\n<p>His energy, versatility, and ability to influence the game in both attacking and defensive situations attracted the attention of clubs across the country.<\/p>\n<p>What started as a quiet compliment quickly turned into a serious transfer race.<\/p>\n<p>Man City have been linked with Anderson in recent months, but their bid has already been rejected, with new manager Enzo Maresca leading the Sky Blues&#8217; search for young homegrown talent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>you scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Forest midfielder ticks a lot of boxes.<\/p>\n<p>At just 23 years old, he already has a wealth of experience in the Premier League and still has plenty of room for further development.<\/p>\n<p>Man United also have high praise for Andersson as they search for an elite-level midfielder to replace Ederson.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"nottingham-forest-arthur-theate-belgium\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belgian_star_makes_contact_with_Nottingham_Forest_opening_door_to_summer_exit\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tBelgian star makes contact with Nottingham Forest, opening door to summer exit<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Tricky Trees are looking to strengthen their team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Red Devils are understood to be keen to rebuild their midfield options and Anderson&#8217;s profile makes him an attractive target. His ability to play multiple positions in the middle of the pitch, coupled with his relentless work rate, has reportedly impressed decision-makers at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>For Forest supporters, the increased interest is both gratifying and worrying.<\/p>\n<p>Anderson&#8217;s performances have shown exactly why top clubs are paying attention, but losing such an influential player would be a huge blow ahead of another crucial season.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder has become a mainstay at Vitor Pereira and remains hugely popular among the fan base.<\/p>\n<p>The transfer saga now appears to be entering an important stage.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"nottingham-forest-braced-for-second-man-city-bid-as-pound-80m-plus-claim-made\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nottingham_Forest_prepare_for_second_Man_City_bid_with_demands_of_more_than_80m\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Nottingham Forest prepare for second Man City bid with demands of more than \u00a380m<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, City are preparing to return Anderson with a second offer after their first approach failed to secure a breakthrough.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, City are reportedly willing to exceed their \u00a380m target to sign the Forest star.<\/p>\n<p>This figure highlights how highly they value their midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>City are rarely afraid to invest big when identifying players they believe can strengthen their squad, and Anderson now appears to be near the top of their wishlist.<\/p>\n<p>Given the size of his potential transfer fee, he would be one of the most expensive English midfielders in recent memory.<\/p>\n<p>For Forest, this is a difficult situation to balance.<\/p>\n<p>An offer of over \u00a380 million would be very difficult for most clubs to ignore, no matter how important the player is. At the same time, it will be a big challenge to replace someone who has become an integral part of the team.<\/p>\n<p>Crook&#8217;s latest information also suggests the race is far from over.<\/p>\n<p>City are currently thought to be the frontrunners to seal the deal, but United are reportedly still keeping an eye on developments.<\/p>\n<p>The Old Trafford club remain hopeful of bringing Anderson to Manchester themselves, despite the perception that City are currently in the strongest position.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Forrest faces several uncertain weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The club are under no immediate pressure to sell and will be aware that Anderson&#8217;s value will only increase as interest grows. Each new development strengthens their bargaining position.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether City will ultimately meet Forest&#8217;s demands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"nottingham-forest-transfers-jan-ziolkowski-update\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nottingham Forest players during the minute's applause\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ottingham-forest-players-during-a-minute-s-applause.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ottingham-forest-players-during-a-minute-s-applause.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nottingham_Forest_aim_to_reach_%E2%80%98final_agreement_for_signature_in_coming_days\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tNottingham Forest aim to reach &#8216;final agreement&#8217; for signature in coming days<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Tricky Trees needs to fill a small gap in valuation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elliott Anderson&#8217;s outstanding 2025\/26 season has turned him into one of the Premier League&#8217;s most popular midfielders, and Nottingham Forest now face a massive battle to retain one of their most valuable assets. 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