Man City are among a number of big clubs to be showing interest, including Arsenal and Manchester United, but Forest have no intention of selling one of their key players cheaply and are demanding a huge fee before considering any negotiations, according to a BBC report. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
After Bernardo Silva's exit, City are looking to bolster their midfield, and Anderson tops the list of potential targets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anderson, who is under contract at Forest until the summer of 2029, has become one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League this season and is expected to play a key role in England's World Cup campaign. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forest have reportedly informed City thatthey would need a huge offer to get them to the negotiating table. Having invested heavily in Anderson, the club regard him as a central figure in their long-term plans. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The report claimed that a potential fee for Anderson could be a record for a British player and eclipse the 105 million pounds Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anderson has established himself as a regular starter at Forest and has earned praise for his ability to drive forward from deep positions as well as his intensity out of possession. In the 2025-26 season, the 23-year-old appeared in all 38 Premier League matches, starting 37 of them. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The report claimed that a potential fee for Anderson could be a record for a British player and eclipse the 105 million pounds Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is another player understood to be highly rated by City, with reports suggesting the Italy international has been monitored as a long-term target.<\/p>\r\n\r\n