Nearly two weeks into the summer transfer window, activity is intensifying at Liverpool as Andoni Iraola's first summer at Anfield enters overdrive. The Reds have already spent £34.5 million on Victor Munoz from Osasuna, plus a pre-arranged deal for Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes that could reach £60 million. Now, Manchester City's impending £116 million acquisition of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest could trigger a ripple effect across several areas.
City Join Race for Ayyoub Bouaddi
Reports have emerged that Manchester City are joining the chase for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old Morocco international, who impressed at the World Cup, carries a £69 million valuation and has drawn comparisons to Rodri and Fabinho. According to Spanish daily Marca, City are firmly in contention alongside Real Madrid and PSG. Liverpool also have their own reasons to pursue midfield reinforcements, with Alexis Mac Allister's future uncertain amid links to Real Madrid. Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai are established at Anfield, but Iraola will want to assess Mac Allister personally before making a definitive decision.
Anderson Injection Could Fund Jones Transfer
News of Anderson's £116 million move to City could carry considerable consequences for Anfield. Nottingham Forest are reportedly looking to deploy their newly acquired funds to sign Curtis Jones as Anderson's replacement. The Daily Mail reports Forest are seriously weighing up a move for Jones, who has 12 months remaining on his contract. That factor has diminished the fee Liverpool would anticipate, with the player reportedly available for £35 million. The Reds appear willing to entertain offers, though considerably higher than the £21.7 million Inter Milan tabled last week. Jones has publicly expressed his wish to spend his entire career at Anfield, but it appears more probable Liverpool will cash in this summer rather than let him run down his deal.
