Manchester United and City compete for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Manchester United are expressing confidence in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, amid competition from Manchester City. City made an initial £80 million bid for the 23-year-old, which was rejected by Forest, who are seeking around £100 million. Both clubs are preparing for a transfer battle as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, with Anderson valued highly for his performance and potential. United aim to lure Anderson to Old Trafford, while City needs to bolster its squad following recent departures. Negotiations are ongoing, with expected wage demands reaching over £150,000-a-week for the player.
- •Manchester United remain optimistic about signing Elliot Anderson.
- •Manchester City made an £80 million bid for Anderson, which was rejected.
- •Nottingham Forest values Anderson at around £100 million.
- •Anderson’s current performance has increased his market value significantly.
- •Both clubs are navigating the transfer market as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Elliot Anderson: United locked in talks with Forest
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United confident of landing Elliot Anderson ahead of Manchester City
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City face Manchester United transfer hijack threat in pursuit of Elliot Anderson
"Manchester United are refusing to bow down to Manchester City in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson.It seemed like a foregone conclusion a couple of weeks ago, with reports emerging that the Englishman ...
"Manchester United remain confident they can beat Manchester City in the race to sign Elliot Anderson. City are regarded as favourites to secure a deal for the 23-year-old, who reportedly is leaning t...
"A cross-city transfer war has broken out between Manchester City and Manchester United for the signature of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson.The Guardian now reveal that the Red Devils are optimi...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 5:10 AMElliot Anderson: United locked in talks with Forest
Manchester United are refusing to bow down to Manchester City in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson.It seemed like a foregone conclusion a couple of weeks ago, with reports emerging that the Englishman ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:40 PMManchester United confident of landing Elliot Anderson ahead of Manchester City
Manchester United remain confident they can beat Manchester City in the race to sign Elliot Anderson. City are regarded as favourites to secure a deal for the 23-year-old, who reportedly is leaning t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:30 PMManchester City face Manchester United transfer hijack threat in pursuit of Elliot Anderson
A cross-city transfer war has broken out between Manchester City and Manchester United for the signature of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson.The Guardian now reveal that the Red Devils are optimi...
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