Forest Reject Man City’s Improved £120m Offer for Elliot Anderson

Manchester City have seen their second offer worth £120m for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by their Premier League rival.

City are eager to strengthen their squad this summer and have identified Anderson as a perfect fit. However, the citizens first bid for the 23-year-old England international was rejected.

The Citizens have intensified their pursuit with an offer of an initial £106m plus add-ons.

Should they sign Anderson it would eclipse the £105m Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023 as the record transfer for an English player.

While Manchester United are also interested in Anderson, the youngsters’ preference is a move to Etihad Stadium over their city rivals.

Elliot Anderson will represent England at the 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

According to multiple report, personal terms are not an issue, but City would have to pay more to sign Anderson.

The player is currently preparing for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but club-to-club talks can continue to take place.

He started England’s 3-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday – the final friendly for the Three Lions before their opening World Cup game against Croatia on 17 June.

Anderson arrived from Newcastle in 2024 for £35m and has made 92 appearances, scoring six goals.

Manchester City are looking to add a new midfielder to their rank following the departure of Bernardo Silva at the end of his contract.

Aside Anderson, Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is another player understood to be highly rated by City, with reports suggesting the Italy international has also been monitored as a long-term target.