Sky Sports share Elliot Anderson on Man City with an update involving Man United

The saga surrounding Elliot Anderson’s future has felt like one of the defining stories of Nottingham Forest’s summer.

Man City have been circling one of the premier midfielders in the Premier League for weeks, and what started out as interest quickly turned into official discussions.

Then came two offers, quickly followed by two rejections.

Forest’s position has never wavered during the process, and the club have made it clear that selling Anderson would require an unusual proposition.

That position was strengthened when City saw many bids rejected despite putting a lot of money on the table.

Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Forest want more than £120 million in guaranteed money before considering a sale, and that figure has underlined how much Anderson is valued at the City Ground.

From Forest’s point of view, the logic is obvious.

The midfielder is the heartbeat of Vitor Pereira’s side, with his strength, technical ability and leadership qualities turning him into one of England’s most influential players in this division right now.

Now, this story has taken another important step forward.

Sky Sports share Elliot Anderson on Man City with an update involving Man United

According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg this afternoon, talks between Forest and City are progressing.

The latest report also contains another important detail.

Man United have long been talked about as fans of the midfielder. However, Plettenberg says there is currently no comparable offer from Old Trafford – giving City a clear chance to sign the 23-year-old.

In the small part of the summer, it was expected that a bidding war would arise between the two Manchester clubs, and that situation would suit Forest perfectly.

Instead, the City appears to have created a clear advantage for itself.

The midfielder was one of Forest’s first faces towards the end of the season, and losing him would be a huge blow no matter how much money is involved.

At the same time, when elite clubs come with record-breaking offers, even the strongest positions can be tested.

That seems to be exactly what the City is trying to do.

Forest’s value remains very high and the City must decide how far it is willing to go, however a recent update suggests this process is now underway.

After weeks of speculation, rejected bids and growing interest, the possibility of Anderson swapping the City Ground for the Etihad Stadium suddenly feels upon us.