According to reports, Manchester City are the front of the queue for Elliot Anderson, while they are also keen on two attackers.<\/p>\n
Man City<\/a> are currently in contention to win another Premier League title under head coach Pep Guardiola, who has helped to rebuild their squad following a disappointing 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether Guardiola <\/a>will give Man City another season, but they look set to be busy in this summer\u2019s transfer window regardless to improve their squad.<\/p>\n The current Premier League leaders are likely to target upgrades in several positions, with Nottingham Forest standout Anderson widely reported to feature among their leading options.<\/p>\n Anderson is set to start for England at this summer\u2019s World Cup and has emerged as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League, so Forest will no doubt make it difficult for potential suitors to secure his services.<\/p>\n READ: Guardiola \u2018hated\u2019 Man City vs Burnley as \u2018opportunity\u2019 missed in title race<\/a><\/p>\n On Thursday morning, a report from The Athletic revealed Forest want as much as \u00a3125m for Anderson<\/a>, though they will likely have to accept a lower fee even if they do survive in the Premier League.<\/p>\n And a report from Sky Sports claims<\/a> Man City are in \u2018pole position\u2019 ahead of Man Utd and Arsenal in the race to sign Anderson, who is \u2018destined\u2019 for a move to the Etihad.<\/p>\n The report explains:<\/p>\n \u2018City are among a number of big clubs that want to sign him \u2013 including Manchester United and Arsenal \u2013 and well-placed sources increasingly believe he is destined for the Etihad.<\/p>\n \u2018It remains to be seen whether a deal can be agreed before or after the World Cup, where Anderson is expected to play a prominent role for Thomas Tuchel and England.\u2019<\/p>\n