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Manchester City is actively working behind the scenes to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with a deal reportedly in an advanced stage ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Incoming manager Enzo Maresca has already officially agreed to the club’s recruitment targets alongside Sporting Director Hugo Viana.
Manchester City has its sights set on three Premier League stars as the summer transfer season approaches, according to recent reports.
The news of an impending summer recruitment effort shifts the focus at the Etihad Stadium from a challenging conclusion to the domestic season toward a summer that could see significant changes both on and off the pitch.
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Following a disappointing 1-1 draw at Bournemouth that ultimately handed the Premier League title to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, the club’s leadership has noticeably accelerated plans for a summer overhaul.
As Pep Guardiola gets ready for an emotional final league match against Aston Villa this Sunday, the board is focused on providing the expected incoming manager Enzo Maresca with a competitive squad right from the start.
With long-standing club figures like John Stones and Bernardo Silva potentially leaving, the team cannot afford a passive summer of transition. Instead, targeting proven Premier League players suggests that Viana and Maresca are laying the groundwork for a new era to complement the team’s recent developments.
Inside Manchester City’s Summer Transfer Strategy for 2026
According to The i Paper, Manchester City is aiming to make decisive moves in the upcoming summer transfer market, with insiders indicating that a deal for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is already ‘well advanced’, irrespective of the uncertainties surrounding Pep Guardiola’s future.
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Reportedly, Anderson is enthusiastic about the potential move, and Enzo Maresca is reportedly supportive of the signing as he prepares to join the team at the Etihad Stadium imminently.
Additionally, Manchester City has expressed interest in securing a right-back and is believed to have ‘genuine interest’ in Brentford’s Michael Kayode. In their pursuit of attacking options, Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi has also been identified as a future target.
Why Man City is Targeting Elliot Anderson
The pursuit of Elliot Anderson highlights the energetic style that Enzo Maresca aims to instill in the evolving Manchester City midfield, particularly as they prepare for the potential departure of Bernardo Silva this summer.
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At just 23, Anderson has made a significant impact at Nottingham Forest, serving as a dynamic box-to-box midfielder while exhibiting the kind of press-resistant, versatile positional skills that City will sorely miss if Silva departs. His reported eagerness for the move, despite strong competition, further illustrates Manchester City’s continued appeal, even amid the ongoing managerial changes.