Tag: Nottingham Forest

City Move Into Pole Position for Elliot Anderson

Elliot Anderson
April 2026

Manchester City are now described as being in pole position to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer, ahead of interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. Sky Sports reported City as the current frontrunner in the race. City are reshaping their midfield with Bernardo Silva leaving and uncertainty around other central players. Anderson’s stock has risen sharply since joining Forest, and his ball-winning and duel numbers make him an attractive fit for Guardiola’s next rebuild.

Anderson Stays Focused on England and Forest Amid Manchester Interest

Elliot Anderson
March 2026

Elliot Anderson said he is blocking out transfer speculation linking him with Manchester City and Manchester United, insisting his attention is on England duty and Nottingham Forest’s fight. The midfielder refused to be drawn into the growing noise around a possible summer move. Anderson said his only focus is performing for whichever shirt he is wearing, rather than reacting to reports about his future. His comments come as English media continue linking him with top clubs looking for younger midfield options ahead of the next transfer window.

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.

Postecoglou Calls Nottingham Forest Exit Brutal After 39-Day Spell

Ange Postecoglou
March 2026

Ange Postecoglou said his short spell at Nottingham Forest was brutal, describing the way he was dismissed after a home defeat to Chelsea. The Australian said the experience was chaotic and painful, but believes it has made him a stronger manager. Reuters previously reported that Postecoglou was sacked after just 39 days and eight winless matches, making it one of the shortest managerial spells in Premier League history. His latest comments underline how quickly the situation collapsed after he arrived for a survival job.

Tottenham Explore De Zerbi Option as Survival Fight Shapes Manager Search

Roberto De Zerbi
March 2026

Tottenham are considering Roberto De Zerbi as a leading candidate for their head coach role, but any move is tied closely to Premier League survival. The club’s worsening league position has accelerated planning while Igor Tudor’s future remains uncertain. Reports say Spurs have discussed both an immediate and summer route for De Zerbi, though there are concerns over any contract structure linked to relegation. Tottenham are using the current break to reassess options after slipping to just one point above the drop zone.

Tudor Misses Media Duties After Tottenham Loss Because of Family Bereavement

Igor Tudor
March 2026

Igor Tudor did not take Tottenham’s post-match media duties after the Nottingham Forest defeat because of a family bereavement. Croatian media reports identified the loss as the death of his father, though the club itself publicly confirmed only an immediate family bereavement. Tottenham were beaten 3-0 at home, deepening the pressure around the club’s league position and form. In Tudor’s absence, assistant Bruno Saltor faced the media and said the squad’s focus was on supporting the manager while trying to help the players through a difficult stretch.

Nottingham Forest sack Edu Gaspar after less than a year

Edu Gaspar
March 2026

Forest reportedly dismissed Edu as global director of football and told him to stay away from club sites. Reports cite instability, heavy turnover, and results not matching investment, culminating in a breakdown with the hierarchy.

Man United monitor Morgan Gibbs-White with £60m clause as Fernandes succession planning begins

Morgan Gibbs-White
February 2026

United are reportedly tracking Gibbs-White and could consider triggering a £60m release clause, with Fernandes’ long-term future still being debated. Reports say United want replacements who fit a new wage structure, while outside voices have also floated Cole Palmer as an ideal Fernandes successor; Gibbs-White’s recent output for Forest keeps him on multiple clubs’ radars.

Slot expects Wirtz back soon after late warm-up withdrawal in Liverpool win at Forest

Florian Wirtz
February 2026

Florian Wirtz was pulled from Liverpool’s starting XI during warm-ups due to a back issue, but Arne Slot said it does not look serious and hopes he returns next week. Wirtz felt his back “too much” to be close to full fitness, so Slot replaced him with Curtis Jones. Liverpool still won 1-0 through Mac Allister’s 96th-minute goal, and Slot stressed that in the Premier League you must be at 100 percent to play, even if you are elite on the ball.

Nottingham Forest Expected to Resist Elliot Anderson Approach if United Move

Elliot Anderson
January 2026

United are being warned that Forest will fight hard to keep Anderson and could demand around £100 million, with parallels drawn to how Forest blocked a Morgan Gibbs-White exit previously.The narrative is that Marinakis would intervene, Forest would rather offer a major wage rise than sell, and United may also be monitoring defender Murillo as another difficult negotiation.

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