{"id":48528,"date":"2026-06-10T23:18:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/manchester-citys-120m-bid-for-england-international-is-rejected-as-transfer-turmoil-continues\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T23:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:18:29","slug":"manchester-citys-120m-bid-for-england-international-is-rejected-as-transfer-turmoil-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/manchester-citys-120m-bid-for-england-international-is-rejected-as-transfer-turmoil-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City&#8217;s \u00a3120m bid for England international is rejected as transfer turmoil continues"},"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 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/manchester-citys-120m-bid-for-england-international-is-rejected-as-transfer-turmoil-continues\/#Nottingham_Forest_reject_Man_Citys_120m_offer_for_Elliott_Anderson\" >Nottingham Forest reject Man City&#8217;s \u00a3120m offer for Elliott Anderson<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/manchester-citys-120m-bid-for-england-international-is-rejected-as-transfer-turmoil-continues\/#Man_City_set_to_break_transfer_record_with_signing_Anderson\" >Man City set to break transfer record with signing Anderson<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/manchester-citys-120m-bid-for-england-international-is-rejected-as-transfer-turmoil-continues\/#The_Premier_Leagues_most_expensive_contract_in_recent_years\" >The Premier League&#8217;s most expensive contract in recent years<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester City have had a further offer for Elliott Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>City are pushing hard to sign the highly-rated 23-year-old midfielder, but Forest are holding their ground in what is quickly becoming one of the biggest transfer moves of the summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nottingham_Forest_reject_Man_Citys_120m_offer_for_Elliott_Anderson\"><\/span>Nottingham Forest reject Man City&#8217;s \u00a3120m offer for Elliott Anderson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manchester City, whose bid had already been rejected, launched an improved verbal offer to tempt Forest.<\/p>\n<p>Fabrizio Romano and others report that the effective bid is a guaranteed upfront payment of \u00a3106m, with potential add-ons totaling more than \u00a3120m.<\/p>\n<p>However, Nottingham Forest immediately rejected the offer, demanding a fixed fee of more than \u00a3120m guaranteed from the start, rather than relying on add-ons.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_City_set_to_break_transfer_record_with_signing_Anderson\"><\/span>Man City set to break transfer record with signing Anderson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite the setback, Manchester City remain committed to completing the transfer.<\/p>\n<p>High-level discussions indicate that Citi is not far from meeting its valuation and is expected to return to the negotiating table soon.<\/p>\n<p>New manager Enzo Maresca is reported to have identified the England international as a central figure in his tactical plans.<\/p>\n<p>While City are actively pursuing a deal, they have also kept their options open by keeping Newcastle&#8217;s Sandro Tonali on their shortlist.<\/p>\n<p>Forest&#8217;s firm stance is reinforced by his strong awareness of concrete interest from Manchester United, allowing him to dictate a premium price.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Premier_Leagues_most_expensive_contract_in_recent_years\"><\/span>The Premier League&#8217;s most expensive contract in recent years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If this deal crosses the line at Forest&#8217;s requested valuation, Anderson will feel comfortable rewriting history.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us<span> <\/span>Google recommended sources<span> <\/span>Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The fixed cost of more than \u00a3120m would exceed Enzo Fernandes&#8217; \u00a3121m move to Chelsea and Florian Wirtz&#8217;s \u00a3116.5m move to Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>This puts Anderson second on the Premier League&#8217;s all-time transfer list, behind record-breaking Alexander Isak&#8217;s \u00a3125m move to Liverpool in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He would also become the most expensive British player of all time. The current record is held by Declan Rice, who completed his \u00a3105m move from West Ham to Arsenal in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City have had a further offer for Elliott Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. 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