Nottingham Forest have rejected Manchester City's opening offer for midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to The Athletic. The report states that City's pursuit of the England international remains ongoing despite the rejection.
Forest are determined to secure the best possible deal for the 23-year-old if he leaves the City Ground this summer, and would only consider offers exceeding £100m. Anderson joined Forest from Newcastle United in the summer of 2024 and has since established himself as one of the Premier League's top young midfielders.
Both Manchester City and Manchester United have shown interest in signing Anderson, but United are unwilling to meet the £100m asking price. Furthermore, United believe Anderson would prefer a move to City.
Forest manager Vitor Pereira commented on Anderson's future after the final Premier League game of the season: 'I don't have the answer. If you ask me if he deserves the best clubs in the world, he deserves. He has a lot of quality, he is a talent. But he is our player and I am very happy with him. The market is the market, I cannot predict the market.'
Anderson played in every Premier League match for Forest this season, scoring four goals and providing four assists. He also featured 12 times in the Europa League, helping his side reach the semi-finals. With the World Cup approaching, Anderson has stated his focus remains on representing England.
