Man City told to agree early Elliot Anderson deal to avoid paying '£120m' fee - expert
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Sun 5 April 2026 9:30, UK Manchester City should be looking to secure a deal for Elliot Anderson early in the transfer window before the World Cup begins.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, as Anderson’s valuation could rise if he shines for England at the tournament.Anderson has broken through into the England set-up this season and is expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel’s final squad for the World Cup.The 23-year-old is already valued highly by Nottingham Forest at up to £100million, and is expected to leave the City Ground at the end of the season.Man City are set to rebuild their squad in the summer, and the departures of Rodri and Bernardo Silva would force Pep Guardiola into signing a new midfielder. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Elliot Anderson price tag could reach £120mEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – states that Nottingham Forest should insert a “decent sell-on clause” if Anderson moves to Man City.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks a deal “could be done early” in the transfer window.
Minutes Played2,774Successful Passes85.8%Chances Created48Duels Won55.3%Aerial Duels Won59%Elliot Anderson’s 2025-26 Premier League stats for Nottingham Forest.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “We’ve been saying that if he does do as well as we think he will do in the World Cup, his valuation is going to go up. “There is a chance to get something done early, and I think it would do both clubs the best interest to get this over the line as soon as possible.
As I say in football, you never know what can happen and if his valuation does go up, there could be performance bonuses or some clauses put into a contract early on to try and safeguard that.“If his valuation goes up from £100m to £120m there’ll be something in it for the selling club, and I think that’s something that Forest need to do as well. I think it can, and I would urge it to happen, and if I was there I would be trying to get it done as soon as possible.”Man City edge closer to Tino Livramento dealGuardiola has been handed a transfer boost as sources have told Football Insider that contract talks have stalled between Newcastle and full-back Tino Livramento.Man City lead the race to sign Livramento, and the news will only encourage Guardiola further to sign one of his top targets.The 23-year-old can play on either flank, but would be expected to replace Matheus Nunes at right-back in the starting XI.