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Man City, United in £90M+ Race for Star Midfielder
1 Mar
Summary
- Manchester City leads Manchester United in pursuit of Elliot Anderson.
- Nottingham Forest seeks over £90 million for Anderson.
- City may sell Rodri and Bernardo Silva to secure Anderson.
A fierce transfer battle is igniting between Manchester's elite clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City, for the highly-rated midfielder Elliot Anderson. Nottingham Forest, his current club, is reportedly seeking a fee exceeding £90 million for the player, who they acquired for £35 million in 2024.
Manchester United has expressed a strong interest, signaling a willingness to shatter their transfer record to secure the 23-year-old England international. However, sources indicate that Manchester City currently holds the leading position in negotiations.
City's strategy may involve parting ways with influential stars such as Rodri and Bernardo Silva to create space and financial flexibility for Anderson. They have reportedly communicated their plans clearly to the player's camp, presenting him with a choice between a key role at the Etihad Stadium or playing for the world's biggest club.
Nottingham Forest has apparently accepted that Anderson will depart this summer and anticipates a substantial profit on their investment. The club acquired the player for £35 million in 2024. The Whitley Bay-born star must now decide between the ambitious offers from the Manchester giants.
