Manchester City makes opening bid for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson
27 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Manchester City has made an opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, but the offer has been rejected. Nottingham Forest is seeking a premium valuation for Anderson, who recently impressed with his performances and earned international caps for England. City's new manager Enzo Maresca and Sporting Director Hugo Viana view Anderson as a key target to enhance their midfield. The pursuit of the player continues as Forest aims to secure the best deal if he departs this summer, with interest also reportedly coming from other top clubs like Manchester United.
- •Manchester City launched a bid for Elliot Anderson on June 3, 2026.
- •Nottingham Forest rejected the initial offer for the midfielder.
- •City aims to improve their squad after missing the top-flight title last season.
- •Anderson has gained attention following his strong performances and recent England caps.
- •Negotiations may continue as Forest seeks optimal compensation for any potential transfer.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Man City may abandon Elliot Anderson transfer after Nottingham Forest turn down bid
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Man City second offer for Anderson rejected
- 2:06 PMBBC Sport — Man City second offer for Anderson worth £120m rejected
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Nottingham Forest want £130 million Elliot Anderson deal with Manchester City
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Man City Make £106m Push For Midfielder Bid as Forest Hold Firm
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis accepts inevitable Elliot Anderson sale to Manchester City
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City have no choice but to go big to sign their top summer transfer target
- 8:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City’s £122m bid for Elliot Anderson
"City increase initial bid, Manchester United interest now uncertain Forest want fee to match British record £125m for Alexander Isak Manchester City have made a second bid worth £122m for Elliot Anderson which has been rejected by Nottingham Forest, who want a British record transfer fee of £125m before any add-ons for the England midfielder. City’s offer follows an initial bid of £80m for the 23-year-old and is worth a guaranteed £106m plus £16m in potential add-ons. This would break the club’s record transfer of £100m paid to Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in August 2021. Continue reading...
"Manchester City had their first bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. Despite this setback, it was expected that City would return with a second bid to sign the midfielder they desper...
"In a recent Q&A, Manchester Evening News writer Simon Bajkowski claimed that Manchester City remain optimistic about landing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. It has been mentioned that th...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:49 PMMan City may abandon Elliot Anderson transfer after Nottingham Forest turn down bid
Manchester City have reportedly seen a $161 million offer for England star Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, who are holding out for the full fee to be paid upfront
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:06 PMMan City second offer for Anderson rejected
Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest after a second offer was rejected.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 2:06 PMMan City second offer for Anderson worth £120m rejected
Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest after a second offer was rejected.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:35 AMNottingham Forest want £130 million Elliot Anderson deal with Manchester City
Nottingham Forest target £130 million total package for Elliot AndersonManchester City have seen a £106 million plus £15 million in add-ons offer rejectedThe 23-year-old is expected to become the n...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:00 AMMan City Make £106m Push For Midfielder Bid as Forest Hold Firm
Manchester City’s £106m Elliot Anderson Move Signals a New Transfer RealityCity Push Hard for AndersonManchester City’s verbal offer for Elliot Anderson tells us plenty about where elite football...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:35 AMNottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis accepts inevitable Elliot Anderson sale to Manchester City
Marinakis has regarded Man City’s latest offer of £106M plus add-ons as unacceptableForest owner has reluctantly accepted Anderson’s sale but is pushing for a record transfer feeCity’s second b...
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:50 PMManchester City have no choice but to go big to sign their top summer transfer target
Manchester City had their first bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. Despite this setback, it was expected that City would return with a second bid to sign the midfielder they desper...
- The Guardian SportJun 10, 2026, 8:40 PMNottingham Forest reject Manchester City’s £122m bid for Elliot Anderson
City increase initial bid, Manchester United interest now uncertain Forest want fee to match British record £125m for Alexander Isak Manchester City have made a second bid worth £122m for Elliot Anderson which has been rejected by Nottingham Forest, who want a British record transfer fee of £125m before any add-ons for the England midfielder. City’s offer follows an initial bid of £80m for the 23-year-old and is worth a guaranteed £106m plus £16m in potential add-ons. This would break the club’s record transfer of £100m paid to Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in August 2021. Continue reading...
- ESPN SoccerJun 10, 2026, 8:29 PMSources: City make British-record bid for Anderson...
Manchester City have made a British-record bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, sources have told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:30 AMEnzo Maresca stance on improved Manchester City bid for Elliot Anderson revealed
Man City expected to return with a second offer for Anderson in the coming daysNottingham Forest are targeting in excess of £105M and would ideally bank up to £110MAnderson is described as key to En...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:10 PMAnother bid beckons as Manchester City are confident of landing their main transfer target
Late last week, Manchester City saw their opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. David Ornstein broke the news for The Athletic that City’s opening offer for the England inte...
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:25 PMManchester City Remain Optimistic About Landing This Nottingham Star: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?
In a recent Q&A, Manchester Evening News writer Simon Bajkowski claimed that Manchester City remain optimistic about landing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. It has been mentioned that th...
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:55 AMWoods hopes Nottingham Forest can keep in-demand Anderson
Chris Wood has said he hopes Nottingham Forest can keep hold of Elliot Anderson despite an approach from Manchester City.Forest have rejected an opening offer from City for the England midfielder, wit...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:30 PMManchester City stance on Elliot Anderson revealed after opening bid rejection
Man City confident of signing Anderson despite an opening bid being rejected by ForestForest value midfielder at £100M amid doubts over if City will return with improved offerAnderson permitted to un...
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:25 PMManchester City Are Hoping To Make A Second Offer For This Nottingham Star: Should They Snap Him Up?
In a recent report, talkSPORT claimed that Manchester City are hoping to make a second offer for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson after their first bid was rejected. It has been mentioned that t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:45 PMManchester City identify ‘strong option’ instead of Elliot Anderson amid huge financial demands
Nottingham Forest have rejected Manchester City’s opening proposal for England international Elliot Anderson, setting a nine-figure valuation.Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirms Newcastle Unit...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 9:50 AMManchester City prepare improved Elliot Anderson bid
Manchester City are preparing an improved offer for Elliot Anderson after an opening proposal was rejected.The Cityzens have seen an initial bid for the England international turned down by Forest, bu...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:55 AMMan City may need to break transfer record to sign Elliot Anderson after opening bid rejected
England international Anderson is valued at at least £100 by Nottingham Forest as City look to replace departing captain Bernardo Silva
- ESPN SoccerJun 4, 2026, 7:27 AMSources: Forest reject City's Anderson offer
Manchester City have had their opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:35 AMManchester City see their first move for an England international rejected but they will be back
Manchester City have long identified their primary transfer target for this summer’s transfer window: Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. City are hoping to secure a deal to sign the Engla...
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:41 PMMan City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 10:41 PMMan City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 9:40 PMManchester City launch opening bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have kicked off their summer transfer market business by testing the resolve with a concrete offer for Elliot Anderson.Nottingham Forest have rebuffed the initial approach from the Eti...
- Sky Sports—Man City's bid for Anderson rejected by Forest
Manchester City have seen an initial offer for Elliot Anderson knocked back by Nottingham Forest.
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