Elliot Anderson next club odds as Man United refuse to concede to rivals Man City

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Elliot Anderson looks set to make the step-up the Premier League hierarchy as he is set for a big club move this summer as the Nottingham Forest looks set to have played his final match for the Tricky Trees as he jets off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both Man City and Man United have been long-time admirers of the former Newcastle United midfielder and it seems the fight is still going despite reports suggesting it is a foregone conclusion.

At the time of writing this, City are the firm favourites to secure the midfielder's services and is the bookies favourite at 1/3 with bet365 while William Hill are pricing the potential transfer at 4/9. You can also find more betting offers at the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers .

However, United are continuing to make enquiries about signing Elliot Anderson, despite Manchester City being seen as the favourites to land the midfielder, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist adds that United remain keen to secure the England international ahead of their rivals. City, though, have already made contact and gone a step further by offering Anderson a contract.

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City are in the market for midfield cover with captain Bernardo Silva set to leave when his contract expires, while recent arrivals Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders have yet to fully convince. There is also uncertainty around Rodri’s long-term future, with his deal running to 2027 and Real Madrid monitoring his situation, and Mateo Kovacic is heading into the final year of his Etihad contract.

United, meanwhile, are plotting changes in the middle of the park after Casemiro’s departure, and Manuel Ugarte could be moved on following two disappointing seasons at Old Trafford. Anderson is understood to be high on United’s shortlist, but they are reluctant to be drawn into a bidding war or overpay for the 23-year-old given other priorities in the window.

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That leaves City in pole position. They also have a strong relationship with Anderson’s Premier League club, having sold James McAtee and Stefan Ortega there over the past 12 months. Even so, any move would need to happen quickly to be wrapped up before the World Cup.

Anderson has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man England squad and is expected to play a key role as the Three Lions target success in North America. England are due to fly out on Monday, June 1, leaving prospective buyers only a matter of days to finalise a transfer — making it more likely his future will remain unresolved until after the tournament and the saga drags through the summer.

Forest are expecting Anderson to depart the City Ground and are hoping to command a fee of £100m or more for a player who has impressed for club and country over the past 18 months.

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