Manchester City are on a roll, racing ahead of Manchester United in the pursuit of a £90 million midfielder, as they gear up for a double-pronged transfer strategy. Sources close to the club reveal that City are confident in securing the services of England midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, with the club open to letting go of two of their key players. This move aligns with City's broader plan to refresh their squad, especially with possible midfield exits and the need for depth on the right side of defense, with Tino Livramento as their prime target. Anderson has emerged as a top target for City, who are confident he will be one of two key additions to their midfield. Nottingham Forest, who acquired Anderson for £35 million in 2024, have accepted that he will be leaving this summer, and are poised to receive a substantial fee for his services. While Manchester United is also keen, City are now in the clear to seal the deal, with sources indicating that Forest will see a minimum of £50 million in profit from the sale, and the overall deal likely to exceed £90 million. Anderson's representatives have been in discussions with several clubs, but City's reputation and clear intentions have kept them in the pole position. This summer is expected to be transformative for City, with possible departures of Bernardo Silva and Rodri, and the club seeking to restock after the exits of Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan the previous summer. City sources indicate they could sign two new midfielders, with Anderson set to be the first. Liverpool also holds firm interest in Anderson, but sources indicate they recognize City's advancement for the former Newcastle man. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is pushing for Rodri's signature, breaking their in-house transfer rules, while Bernardo Silva's nine-season Etihad spell looks set to end this summer, with Atletico Madrid and Juventus both in the mix for his signature.
