Elliot Anderson Targeted by Man City Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Manchester City confident of signing Elliot Anderson this summer  

Manchester City believe they will beat rivals to sign Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, even if Pep Guardiola leaves the club.

Elliot Anderson linked with Manchester City transfer regardless of Guardiola’s future...

Manchester City are confident they will beat other clubs to sign Elliot Anderson this summer, even if Pep Guardiola departs at the end of the season.

Guardiola’s future at the Etihad remains unclear. Sources say no final decision has been made on whether he will stay on as manager beyond the current campaign.

Despite the uncertainty, City insiders believe the club is well placed to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder. Anderson is valued at around £100 million and is also on Manchester United’s radar.

We understand that City have long been confident of beating rivals to Anderson’s signature. There is growing belief within the club that the England midfielder will eventually join them at the Etihad.

Nottingham Forest are not trying to force Anderson out, but would consider selling if the offer is right. Interest in the player is increasing ahead of the summer window.

The main obstacle to the deal remains Guardiola’s future at the club.

There is growing expectation at Manchester City that Guardiola could leave after this season. Many inside the club believe an update on his future will come in the next few days or weeks.

Former City coach Enzo Maresca is seen as a top candidate to take over if Guardiola departs.

Even with that uncertainty, Anderson is still expected to join City, regardless of who is managing the team next season.

Guardiola’s done a decent job of keeping people guessing with his ‘I have a contract’ answers, but plenty of people at City are expecting him to move on. We could be entering his final week in Manchesterhttps://t.co/bxNqQd2xjN

— Sam Lee (@SamLee) May 17, 2026

January arrivals Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo joined without any assurance that Guardiola would stay on this season. Sources say Manchester City remain confident they can still attract top players and stay competitive at the top of English football for years to come.

City believe Anderson fits perfectly with the next stage of their squad rebuild. The club sees him as a player who can become a key figure for both club and country ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The transfer story has been developing for months, but it’s expected to move quickly once the season ends and the summer window opens.