Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson insists he is only focused on his football as the former Newcastle star attracts £100m interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson during a press conference at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Wednesday February 25, 2026.
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Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is solely concentrating on his football despite speculation linking him with a summer departure from the City Ground.
The England international, who has been valued at £100million by Forest, is said to be attracting interest from Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and numerous other top clubs.
He has been a crucial player for Forest since his arrival from Newcastle in 2024 and appears set to feature in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI for England's pursuit of World Cup glory in the summer.
However, despite the rumours, Anderson is focusing on his own performance.
"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 ahead of 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 due to profit and sustainability (PSR) requirements, but he has thrived 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.
"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 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 significant dip in form for him to relinquish his place now, but when asked whether he considered himself a regular, he said: "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."
Anderson's team-mate Morgan Gibbs-White has also been filling transfer speculation columns this week, having been linked with a switch to Manchester United.
When asked about the rumours, manager Vitor Pereira said: "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.
"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 appear virtually certain to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League as they carry a 3-0 advantage into Thursday's second leg against the Turkish side.
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