Manchester City are reportedly set to beat Chelsea and Manchester United to the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The Cityzens are launching a £130 million bid, which would be a Premier League record, similar to the one for Alexander Isak to Liverpool last summer.
According to a report by Mail Sport’s Tom Collomosse, Manchester City are pushing to sign Anderson and have not given up on the midfielder. They made a move for the Englishman earlier this summer, but were knocked back by Nottingham Forest.
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The previous bid was £110 million from the Cityzens, but the City Ground side were not interested in selling at that price. They wanted a Premier League record bid, which has now been matched by the Etihad side.
However, Chris Waddle has urged the FIFA World Cup star to snub a move to Manchester City. He believes that the midfielder will become like Kalvin Phillips and said:
“I can see why Anderson would go to Manchester City. The only other side of it is how things went for Kalvin Phillips when he went to Man City. He thought he would be that man sitting in the midfield before Rodri got there – that player who would break the play up, win the ball, distribute it, and keep things moving. But it never happened for him.”
He heaped praise on the Nottingham Forest star and added:
“I’m not saying that’s going to happen to Anderson, because he looks the part, but I always remember watching other players who did that role, and Kalvin Phillips is an example. He played for England and looked the part, but it never happened for him at City.”
“That said, I think Anderson has a lot about him. He’s got a presence on the pitch, a great engine, and is very economical with his pass completion. He doesn’t split defences and he’s not an entertainer – he’s a workman who reads the game well. He reminds me a lot of Declan Rice.”
Chelsea and Manchester United were also interested in the Nottingham Forest star, but were unwilling to match the asking price.
Why do Manchester City want Elliot Anderson?
Manchester City have lost Bernardo Silva after he left the club at the end of the season. The Portuguese star did not renew his deal and has since joined Real Madrid.
The Cityzens are looking to sign a replacement for him, and see Elliot Anderson as the ideal fit. They are currently without a manager as talks continue over Enzo Maresca’s compensation.
Edited by Sripad