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The latest Manchester City transfer news and gossip ahead of the 2026 summer window.
Manchester City are interested in a potential move for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson in the 2026 summer transfer window.
The Blues will look to add an elite midfielder to their squad at the end of the season, with Anderson one of the names expected to be high on their list. City have not yet finalised their transfer targets for the summer, though there is an expectation they will explore a deal to sign the 23-year-old.
Anderson is on the radar of several clubs this summer, including Manchester United, though it is understood the England international would prefer a move to the Etihad Stadium. There is still plenty of uncertainty regarding the player's future, and a transfer could hinge on whether Forest are relegated from the Premier League this season. If they finish in the bottom three, it would appear a lot easier to secure a deal, due to the financial impact it would have on Forest.
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Romano 'expects' City move for Anderson
It is understood Elliot Anderson could cost somewhere in the region of £100 million, with the midfielder expected to feature for England at the World Cup this summer. That fee could be lower if Nottingham Forest are relegated from the Premier League, given they will be impacted financially and have less pulling power to keep him.
Speaking in his latest YouTube video, notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano issued an update on Man City's interest in the midfielder. “A serious target, very high on the shortlist of Man City for the summer window is Elliot Anderson,” Romano said.
“Still nothing done or decided, it’ll depend on Forest, whether they’re in the Premier League or not, it’ll depend on the price, on the player… several things. But Man City have already started thinking about midfielders for their shortlist and on their list, Anderson is a name that is absolutely high.
“He’s one of the players under consideration for the midfielder role, and from my understanding, he’s in the top three, maybe even top two of targets for Man City this summer, in terms of midfielders.”
“I expect City to make moves for the player in the next weeks and months, because he’s super appreciated.”
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