Manchester City have seen their latest bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson turned down, with the club holding firm on their valuation. City’s offer, reported to be £106 million plus £16 million in add-ons, fell short of Forest’s £125 million asking price before add-ons, a figure that would match the British transfer record. Despite this setback, a third bid could be on the horizon before England’s upcoming international fixture.
Alongside Anderson, Manchester City are also considering a dual acquisition from Forest, targeting midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as part of a broader midfield reinforcement strategy. According to sources, manager Maresca is keen to bolster the squad with at least two midfielders, with Anderson remaining the priority signing in this pursuit.
Contract Decisions and Transfer Speculations
Meanwhile, developments regarding defender Josko Gvardiol have attracted considerable attention. Sky Germany reports that Gvardiol is set to either extend his contract with Manchester City beyond 2028 or secure a transfer to Real Madrid. Bayern Munich has been ruled out as a potential destination. City, having endured an injury-affected season with the €90 million defender, are prioritizing retaining him within their ranks.
On the striker front, rumors concerning Erling Haaland and a release clause have been dismissed by the club as “entertaining, but not true,” indicating that the Norwegian forward is expected to remain at the Etihad Stadium.
In other squad news, winger Jérémy Doku has returned to training with Belgium’s national team and is anticipated to feature in their upcoming match against Egypt.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on Manchester City winger Savinho. Additionally, Roberto De Zerbi is eyeing another City player as an ideal signing while restructuring his own squad, although specific details remain undisclosed.
Further transfer activity involves an agreement in principle between Manchester City and Atalanta for midfielder Marco Palestra. However, City are hesitating over the proposed fee, which is reported to be €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons. With Inter Milan also showing interest, the final decision is expected later in the transfer window as clarity emerges from both clubs.