Manchester City unveiled a £106 million verbal bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, sources say. The offer, potentially rising above £120 million with add‑ons, eclipses the current British record. Forest, valuing Anderson at £120 million pre‑bonuses, has already rejected an earlier £85 million proposal. The move would strengthen City’s midfield after Bernardo Silva’s departure and establish benchmark.

The bid would surpass Arsenal’s £105 million purchase of Declan Rice in 2023, and sits just below Alexander Isak’s £125 million move from Newcastle to Liverpool, the highest fee between British clubs. City also monitors Sandro Tonali’s situation at Newcastle, ready to act if Anderson’s transfer stalls and secure a midfield anchor before the transfer window closes.

Anderson, 23, joined Forest from Newcastle in 2024 and remains under contract until 2029. City’s priority this summer is reinforcing a midfield depleted by Bernardo Silva’s free exit. A successful deal would signal ambition under new management and restore the squad’s competitive edge and give fans a clear direction for the next season and boost morale.

If City secures Anderson, the £106 million outlay would formalise their intent to dominate midfield play and position the club back among Europe’s elite squads. The transfer would close the gap left by Bernardo Silva’s departure and affirm Manchester City’s commitment to rebuilding a championship‑winning core and deliver results that satisfy the passionate fanbase for sure.