Manchester City pushes £120m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliott Anderson

Manchester City have made a record offer of up to £120 million (£106 million upfront with add‑ons) to sign England international Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The East Midlands club, led by owner Evangelos Marinakis, rejected the bid, insisting on a higher guaranteed fee and keeping negotiations open past the summer‑window deadline of 30 June.

City view Anderson as a top priority to replace Bernardo Silva and strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season, while Manchester United have shown interest but are not submitting a formal offer. The transfer saga echoes City’s earlier experience with Virgil van Dijk, where the club walked away from a deal that did not meet its valuation. Marinakis is personally handling talks and has warned that Forest will not be short‑changed.

The outcome will shape City’s summer strategy and could set a precedent for how Premier League clubs negotiate high‑value English talent.