Harry Maguire weighs in on Elliot Anderson amid transfer talk | OneFootball

Harry Maguire has hailed Elliot Anderson while speculation swirls around the Nottingham Forest and England midfielder, with interest said to be intensifying and significant bids already rebuffed.

“I’ve heard there are many clubs abroad after him as well,” he said on the Rest is Football podcast. “He’s got absolutely everything. He reminds me of Declan Rice in some aspects in terms of his profile.”

Manchester City are reported to be stepping up a big-money pursuit. Forest are said to have rejected two bids, including one worth more than £120m, with £106m up front. A bid around £130m might tip the balance, and there has been talk he could have a medical while in the United States on World Cup duty.

“He’s good on the ball, he can drive with the ball. He’s got an eye for goal as well, to say he’s playing number six at the minute, but he’s one of those, I think he could play 10, 8, 6.”

Co-pundit Patrick Vieira added: “Anderson had everything that I like about the holding midfielder because he is really aggressive, and he’s a ball winner.” “He dictated the game (against Croatia), but even in possession, he’s not hiding.”

Manchester United have seemingly pulled out of the chase.

Source: Nottingham Post