Manchester City Mulls Exit After Forest Rejects £121m Anderson Bid

Manchester City are weighing a withdrawal from the Elliot Anderson transfer after Nottingham Forest turned down a £121 million offer. Director of football Hugo Viana and Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis are at the centre of the impasse. Journalist Jeremy Cross reported the development. Forest rejected an earlier £106 million bid that included £15 million in bonuses, insisting on a £110 million upfront payment. Marinakis has refused any structure that spreads the fee over add‑ons or instalments. Anderson has been in North America with the England squad, completing a Manchester City medical on international duty. He earned man of the match in a 3‑0 friendly win over Costa Rica. Tuchel confirmed that the England camp sees no distraction in Anderson’s performances.

Manchester City eye Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali

City have identified Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a backup option, while Manchester United have already withdrawn from the race. The threat of walking away may be used as a negotiating lever.

Thomas Tuchel says City interest should push Elliot Anderson

The next steps depend on whether Marinakis eases his demand or City proceeds with the withdrawal. The outcome will shape one of the summer’s headline transfer stories.