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Manchester City pursues Elliot Anderson amid Nottingham Forest negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Manchester City pursues Elliot Anderson amid Nottingham Forest negotiations

Summary

Manchester City is actively pushing to finalize a deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson during the FIFA World Cup. Forest rejected City's initial bid but is holding out for a valuation of around £100 million. Anderson, granted permission by manager Thomas Tuchel for a medical, has shown a preference to join City. Negotiations are expected to advance with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis involved. City aims to resolve the transfer before the upcoming pre-season.

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Latest Updates

•Manchester City seeks a deal for Elliot Anderson amid World Cup.
•Nottingham Forest rejected City's opening £100 million bid.
•Anderson underwent a medical with City under Tuchel's permission.
•Negotiations will continue with significant valuation gaps.
•City is eager to complete the transfer before pre-season begins.

Latest Updates

12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano issues Elliot Anderson update as Thomas Tuchel allows Manchester City medical

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Man City will try to close an Elliot Anderson deal as soon as possible, per Fabrizio RomanoForest rejected City’s opening bid with the Midlands club holding out for around £100MAnderson has already...
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