Manchester City Eye Tonali and Anderson in Planned Midfield Rebuild

Manchester City
March 2026

Manchester City are being linked with a major midfield rebuild centred on Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, with the combined cost said to approach £190 million. The push comes amid uncertainty around several current midfield figures and broader long-term planning at the Etihad. Recent reports say City’s interest in Anderson has intensified while Tonali is also viewed as a premium target if Newcastle become vulnerable. At the same time, Rodri has publicly acknowledged the pull of Real Madrid, adding more uncertainty to City’s midfield picture going into the summer.