Manchester City are set to abandon their pursuit of Elliot Anderson after having a £106m plus £15m in add-ons bid rejected by Nottingham Forest, according to sources close to the negotiations. The Premier League champions, who saw the offer turned down, are unwilling to enter a messy bidding war for the midfielder, who is expected to partner Declan Rice in the World Cup. Instead, City may turn to Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali as an alternative, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Anderson, also a target for Manchester United, has been the subject of intense speculation. But Nottingham Forest’s firm stance appears to have priced City out of a deal for the England international.
“Manchester City walk away from £121m Elliot Anderson bid; Arsenal prepare huge splurge; Liverpool's Iraola tipped for £160m Bournemouth raid.”
While City recalibrate, Arsenal are preparing a huge summer transfer splurge. The Gunners have identified Morgan Rogers as a key target, with the Aston Villa forward expected to be part of a deep England run at the World Cup. Arsenal’s approval of a major spending spree signals their intent to strengthen significantly.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola has been tipped to carry out a £160m transfer raid on his former club Bournemouth. The double move would target Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott, who were outstanding for Iraola during Bournemouth’s Europa League campaign. The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be in full flow, but Premier League clubs are pressing ahead with ambitious summer business.