Elliot Anderson

Manchester City remain optimistic they can strike a deal for Anderson to join this summer despite Nottingham Forest’s demands.

As expected, Manchester City sent new bid for Elliot Anderson for £106m guaranteed fee plus £15m add-ons. Nottingham Forest want £120m+ fixed to sell the midfielder as also aware of Man United interest. #MCFC pushing to get in done + Sandro Tonali also on shortlist.

Manchester City are preparing a new official bid to be sent soon to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. #MCFC confident to get the deal done after leading the race for months, since March. Man United still keen but City ahead & optimistic. https://youtu.be/0SIw034-B4A

Manchester City verbal proposal to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson was worth £106m + add-ons, taking it above £120m. #NFFC want British record fee guaranteed, not after bonuses. No fresh talks with #MCFC over 23yo England midfielder @TheAthleticFC

EXCL: Manchester City submit opening offer to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. #MCFC bid rejected by #NFFC but pursuit ongoing. Club bosses spoke at UEFA dinner last week (no suggestion it was to negotiate deal). W/ @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC