Man City have opening offer for Elliot Anderson rejected – with second bid expected

Nottingham Forest have rejected Manchester City’s opening bid for Elliot Anderson, talkSPORT understands.

talkSPORT told you how last week how the Citizens were hopeful of completing a deal to sign the midfielder before the World Cup.

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Anderson is currently in Florida with the England squad as they prepare for their opening match against Croatia on June 17.

Following a season in which he chipped in with four goals and as many assists in 38 matches, his future at the City Ground has been a major talking point.

Both City and Manchester United have made securing the services of the ex-Newcastle star a top priority.

But it is believed that Anderson favours a move to the Etihad.

And City have now formalised their interest in the seven-cap Three Lions international.

Though the Reds have rebuffed an opening offer from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders.

However, talkSPORT understands that a second bid to prise Anderson away from Forest is expected to come in.

talkSPORT previously told you how Forest believe Anderson is worth as much as the £105million Arsenal paid West Ham United for Declan Rice in 2023.

Though City had valued Anderson at around the £80m mark.

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