Currently dominating the international scene, one of the Premier League’s top midfield prospects is allegedly a target for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. City’s midfield strategy for 2026 is already taking shape, as club executives consider possible long-term additions in light of Pep Guardiola’s current team’s changing possibilities following yet another hectic summer.
With Rodri and Bernardo Silva’s futures still up in the air and Ilkay Gündoğan’s departure to Galatasaray, focus has shifted to finding young, domestic talent that can uphold City’s standards in inventiveness and control.
Now that Elliot Anderson’s name has surfaced, the youngster has wowed with his poise, passing range, and tactical intelligence—qualities that perfectly align with Pep Guardiola’s style of football.
After a successful season at the City Ground and increasing his impact on the global scene, Anderson is rapidly rising to the top of the English football market as a midfield player after leaving Newcastle United for £35 million.
Man City want £75m England star
In the event that Guardiola decides to bolster his midfield come summertime, Anderson has emerged as one of his top transfer targets, according to the Mirror. Nico Gonzalez has had a difficult time making a name for himself at the Etihad, and Rodri’s long-term future at the club remains uncertain.
If the winner of the Ballon d’Or cannot agree to a new deal with City, Real Madrid may be able to convince him to join the Spanish powerhouse. Chelsea has also expressed interest in bringing Anderson to Stamford Bridge, so he will have many suitors next summer.
Following his £35 million transfer from Newcastle to Forest in 2024, Anderson has become one of the Premier League’s most promising players. In August, Thomas Tuchel granted him his first England call-up, recognising his progress.
It is also anticipated that his value will soar if he emerges from the finals having demonstrated himself on the largest stage in the world. Should City decide to pursue Anderson, the club’s management would want to reach an agreement with Forest before the competition starts.
