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Manchester City sees first bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Manchester City sees first bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest

Summary

Manchester City’s opening bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson has been rejected by Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old, currently with the England squad in Miami, has three years remaining on his contract and has attracted interest following his strong performances. City's pursuit comes amid significant changes at the club following Pep Guardiola's departure and the exits of key players. Forest has reportedly not been seeking to sell Anderson, setting a valuation influenced by recent high-profile midfielder transfers. Negotiations are expected to continue.

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Key Details

•City's first offer for Anderson is reportedly around £100m.
•Anderson has made 92 appearances for Forest since joining from Newcastle.
•Forest is under no obligation to sell despite interest.
•Recent high-profile transfers are influencing Anderson's valuation.
•Negotiations over Anderson's transfer are ongoing.

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10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Man City’s Opening Bid Rejected As £100m Transfer Battle Begins

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