Elliot Anderson transfer talks 'to accelerate' as Man Utd not expected to hijack Man City move

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·18 juin 2026

Elliot Anderson transfer talks 'to accelerate' as Man Utd not expected to hijack Man City move

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are accelerating their move to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and Manchester United are not expected to attempt a hijack.

Talks are ongoing, the player is keen on joining City regardless of Pep Guardiola and amid a managerial change, and the process could quicken in the coming days.

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Forest have rejected two City bids for Anderson.

The latest offer was worth more than £120m, comprising £106m up front and £15m in potential add-ons.

Owner Evangelos Marinakis is considered a tough negotiator and is thought to be seeking a package up to £130m, which would make Anderson the third most expensive signing in history.

Source: Nottingham Post