England international Elliot Anderson insists he is concentrating on his game as Nottingham Forest midfielder attracts interest from Premier League giants
Steve Wollaston and Jonathan Veal Press Association
07:53, 26 Feb 2026
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Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is keeping his attention firmly fixed on his performances amid mounting speculation over a potential summer departure from the City Ground.
The England international, who has been valued at £100million by Forest, is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and a host of other top clubs.
Having established himself as an integral figure at Forest since his 2024 arrival from Newcastle, the midfielder looks poised to feature in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI as England bid for World Cup glory this summer.
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Yet, despite the swirling rumours, Anderson remains wholly focused on his own performances.
"I'm just focusing on my football at the moment and performing and trying to give everything for Nottingham Forest, really," he said at a press conference to preview the Reds' Europa League play-off second leg with Fenerbahce.
"So that's all that's on my mind.
"It's been a big two years. I think I've done pretty well, to be honest, in the time I've been here, on and off the pitch.
"I think I've matured as a person as well. Thanks to the club, really, for giving me that platform, going out there and playing and letting me do my stuff."
Anderson's departure from boyhood club Newcastle was driven by profit and sustainability (PSR) requirements, yet he has thrived since settling at the City Ground.
"Obviously in players' careers, you never know where you're going to be," he said. "Moving from your hometown is a big step in your career.
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"And it was definitely something that I needed to do and it has turned out really well. So I was happy I made that step."
Anderson's impressive performances have made him a firm favourite of England manager Tuchel, who has partnered him with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. It would require an injury or a significant dip in form for him to lose his place, yet when quizzed on whether he considered himself a regular starter, he replied: "I hope so. There's just so many good players in the England team.
"Obviously, I've played this year, but I'm also needing to perform in the Premier League, in the Europa League, to keep the spot."
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Anderson's Forest team-mate Morgan Gibbs-White has also been dominating transfer speculation this week, with reports linking him to a switch to Manchester United. When pressed on the rumours, manager Vitor Pereira commented: "I'm not hearing this. Every day is work. I feel they are very committed to our target, which is the most important thing.
"He is a top player, a captain; a top player with spirit. Elliot is the same – a top player with spirit.
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"That's why I accepted the job, because I have very good players. We need to prove – every day with our work and on the pitch – we don't just have talent in the team but we can also create a strong team together."
Forest look virtually certain to advance to the Europa League last 16, carrying a commanding 3-0 advantage into Thursday's second leg against the Turkish outfit.