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Manchester City are the frontrunners to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer but there might be more than just one midfield deal at the Etihad
Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest is challenged by Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United d
Manchester City are interested in Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali
Here's everything you need to know about Manchester City's midfield targets with more than just Elliot Anderson under consideration:
Elliot Anderson is Manchester City's top target this summer having been identified as a long-term option in the middle of midfield.
City are in talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential move for the former Newcastle United man, who is currently at the World Cup with England. The two clubs need to agree a fee and there has been speculation it could pass the £100m mark.
England boss Thomas Tuchel has said players will be allowed to complete medicals and deals while on international duty. "It's about common sense," he said. "I would not like [transfers on] the day before a match, or on a matchday, that's the policy. Maybe two days before too, but let's see. But everything else - if it's done privately, efficiently and quietly - then we are always happy to help. It helps to have clarity around any player. If anyone has a chance to complete a change of club we will not stand in their way."
It's not just Anderson that City have an interest in. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is a potential target with the Italian catching the eye at St James' Park.
City could sign more than one central midfielder with any prospective move for Tonali not dependent on what happens with Anderson.
There is uncertainty around Rodri, Nico Gonzalez, Mateo Kovacic and Tijjani Reijnders, so City have plans in place to move for reinforcements should they need to.
With so many questions to be answered this summer, we're hosting a weekly Q&A session with our chief City writer Simon Bajkowski. This is your chance to get an answer on anything you want - simply pop your question here and Simon will pick them all up and wrap everything up in one place. Read his latest offering here.