The push is on from Manchester City to complete a big move ahead of the World Cup | OneFootball

It is no secret that Manchester City are eager to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer. Anderson had a superb 2025-26 season for Nottingham Forest, and he also looms as a key player for England at the upcoming World Cup. In an ideal world, City would be able to complete the signing of Anderson before this summer’s World Cup takes place. If they could achieve this goal, they’d have their primary transfer target signed so they could shift onto other deals in the summer transfer window.

A new report has stated that City are pushing to sign Elliot Anderson ahead of the World Cup. It is also reported that there is a gap in the valuation of Elliot Anderson between City and Nottingham Forest. However, that may prove to only be a minor stumbling block for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders to overcome.

Manchester City are hopeful of agreeing a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.

Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook have reported for TalkSport that Manchester City are hopeful of agreeing a deal with Nottingham Forest that will see Elliot Anderson sign for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Furthermore, it is reported that City remain intent on completing their move for Anderson before the World Cup. Jacobs and Crook add that talks between the two clubs have taken place. The TalkSport report indicates that there is a gap in both teams’ valuation of Elliot Anderson. Manchester City value Anderson at £80 million, while Nottingham Forest are hoping to sell Anderson for a transfer fee around £105 million.

Despite the reported gap in both teams’ valuation of Elliot Anderson, middle ground does seem like it could be found.

It isn’t a surprise to discover that Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have already held talks over a City move for Elliot Anderson. City’s interest in Anderson is well-known. The powerful midfielder seems like the ideal fit for Manchester City’s midfield. Also, the quicker that City can agree a deal to sign Anderson, the better it will be for them. That way, Hugo Viana can shift onto other priorities in the summer market. From a Nottingham Forest point of view, the quicker they agree a deal for Anderson, the more time it will allow them to find a suitable replacement.

TalkSport’s report indicates that there is a £25 million gap in the valuation of Elliot Anderson between the two parties. However, given how Hugo Viana operates it wouldn’t be a surprise to see middle ground found. Whether that is by City increasing what they are willing to pay, or using add-ons to fill the gap. Also, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Forest meet City with a compromise given the good relationship that exists between the two clubs.

Manchester City are pushing to agree a deal to sign Elliot Anderson ahead of this summer’s World Cup. That has seemingly always been City’s plan. Although a gap in the valuation of Anderson exists between the two clubs, it would be a surprise if City didn’t land their man within their ideal timeline.