Manchester City Prepare Fresh Bid For Elliot Anderson After Opening Offer Rejected
Sports Updated: 08 June 2026 17:10 EAT
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson
Manchester City are preparing a new bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson after their opening approach was rejected as the Premier League champions intensify plans to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the new season.
City are understood to remain determined in their pursuit of the 23-year-old and are expected to return with an improved proposal in an attempt to convince Forest to enter serious negotiations.
Nottingham Forest have so far resisted attempts to open the door for a sale and are believed to value Anderson highly following his impressive performances and growing influence since arriving at the club.
The midfielder has emerged as one of City’s leading transfer targets as the club evaluates long-term options in central areas and continues shaping its squad for the upcoming campaign.
Anderson’s development over the past season has attracted significant attention across English football, with his displays strengthening his reputation as one of the league’s rising midfield talents.
Forest remain in a strong negotiating position due to Anderson’s long-term contract status and are under no immediate pressure to approve a transfer despite growing interest.
Manchester City officials are now assessing whether to substantially increase their offer as discussions continue behind the scenes between the clubs.
No agreement has been reached at this stage, but expectations are growing that negotiations could accelerate if City decide to match Forest’s valuation in the coming days.
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