Overview
- Multiple reports say Manchester City will not launch a winter bid and are laying groundwork for a summer approach.
- Yahoo cites an insider claiming City lack January funds while Nottingham Forest are not open to offers until the summer.
- Manchester United view Anderson as their top midfield target and are prepared to go "all out," yet are expected to wait until season’s end.
- Forest’s valuation has been reported in the £80–100m bracket and as high as over £100m as interest intensifies.
- City believe they can outmaneuver United after moving for Antoine Semenyo, with Liverpool also linked, raising the prospect of a bidding battle after the season.