Elliot Anderson has become a sought-after name for many Premier League clubs. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool are all chasing the England star.
Also, his former club, Newcastle United, want to bring him back. Elliot Anderson in an academy graduate from Newcastle.
However, as per the latest reports, the Nottingham Forest midfielder might have chosen the next club he wants to play for.
According to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester City appear to have received the strongest hint yet that Elliot Anderson sees the Etihad as his future home.
The Nottingham Forest midfielder has become a top target for 2026, with City officials increasingly convinced he fits perfectly into Pep Guardiola’s evolving midfield plan.
City’s admiration for the 23-year-old is no secret. Scouts have watched him more than ten times this season, and sporting director Hugo Viana is said to be “in love” with his profile.
Anderson’s rise since leaving Newcastle United in 2024 has been remarkable, turning him into one of England’s most exciting midfield talents.
Forest, however, are in no rush. Evangelos Marinakis values Anderson well beyond £100 million, a figure City have so far refused to entertain.
The midfielder is expected to stay at the City Ground until after the 2026 World Cup. Nottingham Forest know that a strong tournament under Thomas Tuchel could push his valuation even higher.
But there is one twist that changes everything. Anderson has reportedly told those within his inner circle that Manchester City is the club he wants next.
Such player preference often becomes decisive in modern transfers, especially when the buying club is willing to play the long game.
City’s midfield will undergo further changes in the coming years. There are questions over Rodri’s long-term fitness and future. Also, natural transitions are looming for both Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic.
Anderson could be the next long-term pillar. If all parties align after the World Cup, the path appears set, and Anderson’s choice may become crucial.
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