{"id":5941,"date":"2026-04-07T18:26:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=5941"},"modified":"2026-04-07T18:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:26:33","slug":"elliot-anderson-makes-decision-over-man-utd-transfer-after-man-city-approach-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=5941","title":{"rendered":"Elliot Anderson makes decision over Man Utd transfer after Man City approach | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_289529549-32c6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27888738\" alt=\"Mandatory Credit: Photo by News Images\/NurPhoto\/Shutterstock (16775206ae) Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Fulham at City Ground in Nottingham, United Kingdom, on March 15, 2026. Nottingham Forest v Fulham - Premier League, United Kingdom - 15 Mar 2026\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Elliot Anderson is said to favour a move to Manchester City (NurPhoto\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City ahead of Manchester United, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>Anderson is one of the most in-demand players ahead of the summer transfer window having established himself as one the best midfielders in the Premier League with his impressive performances for Forest this season.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old is also on course to secure a place in England\u2019s World Cup squad this summer following his solid midfield displays under Thomas Tuchel.<\/p>\n<p>Anderson, who joined Forest in a \u00a335 million deal from Newcastle United in 2024, has attracted interest from City, United and Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>However, The Mirror reports that City believe they have won the race to sign Anderson this summer and are confident they can agree a \u00a365m fee with Forest.<\/p>\n<p>The report adds that City are well aware of United\u2019s interest but Anderson has Anderson \u2018has let it be known\u2019 that his preferred choice is a move to Pep Guardiola\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262610352.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27089772\" alt=\"Nottingham Forest v Liverpool - Premier League\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Elliot Anderson has established himself as one of the Premier League\u2019s best midfielders at Nottingham Forest (NurPhoto via Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>City are also keen to complete a deal for Anderson before the start of the World Cup in order to avoid a bidding war with rival Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking earlier this week, Rio Ferdinand insisted that United should make the signing of Anderson their priority for the summer window.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Guimaraes and Tonali wouldn\u2019t be my first-choice midfield signings this summer,\u2019 Ferdinand said on his Rio Presents YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s Elliot Anderson. His age, he\u2019s 23 years old\u2026 Guimaraes is 28 and Tonali is 25, soon to be 26, so that counts for a lot for me. I want young, hungry players in my squad.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He complements Mainoo. I think Mainoo is going to be one of the main players in the team now, they\u2019re going to build around him and I think Elliot Anderson absolutely complements him.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Anderson has that ability, that energy to get around the park, he\u2019s aggressive. We need those legs. And he wins the ball. He\u2019s more combative than the other two.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Elliot Anderson is the only player to win over 150 duels, win possession more than 150 times, and win at least 50 fouls in the Premier League, the whole Premier League I must add, this season. 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