Overview
- City are laying groundwork for a summer 2026 move and are not expected to bid in January, according to multiple reports.
- Manchester United have made Anderson their top midfield target and are prepared to go “all out,” but a winter deal is viewed as unlikely.
- Forest’s stance points to a high valuation, widely reported at £80–100m with some claims exceeding £100m, and a firm no to a midseason exit.
- Reports say City recently moved ahead of United for Antoine Semenyo, bolstering belief at the Etihad they can also win the Anderson race.
- Anderson’s growing England status, long contract to 2029 and projections of a World Cup role next to Declan Rice are expected to fuel a bidding contest.