Manchester City targets midfield signings as they pursue Tonali and Anderson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Manchester City is focused on improving its midfield ahead of the summer transfer window. Bernardo Silva's transfer to Real Madrid has created a gap, leading to uncertainty around Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders. The club is actively negotiating to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, facing competition from Tottenham for Tonali. If successful, City could invest over £200 million to enhance their midfield lineup.
- •Manchester City lost Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid.
- •City is negotiating for Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
- •Sandro Tonali has emerged as a target amid Tottenham's interest.
- •The club aims to invest significantly in midfield this summer.
- •Rodri has a year left on his contract at age 29.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — The intentions of Manchester City become clear as they bid to significantly bolster their midfield
"Manchester City’s midfield remains a work in progress. Bernardo Silva has left City and is now a Real Madrid player. There are doubts over the futures of Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders. Neither...
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