Nottingham Forest Turns Down Manchester City £120m Offer for Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest have rejected Manchester City’s latest bid for 23‑year‑old midfielder Elliot Anderson, turning down a verbal proposal that included a £106 million guaranteed fee plus add‑ons, with the total reported to exceed £120 million. Forest are demanding a fixed fee of at least £120 million, citing interest from other clubs and the player’s record‑breaking statistics in the Premier League.

Manchester City remain keen to secure Anderson and are expected to return with an improved offer, aiming to meet the valuation before the England World Cup campaign begins. A successful deal would make Anderson the most expensive British player of all time and the second‑most expensive signing in Premier League history.

Forest’s firm stance is also linked to potential reinvestment of the fee, with the club reportedly eyeing several signings, including a striker, a full‑back, and a goalkeeper, to replace the midfielder if he departs.