4 Tackles, 3 Interceptions! Manchester City’s Midfield Target Shines – £100M Would Be Worth It

In the early hours of December 28, the 18th round of the 2025/26 Premier League saw Nottingham Forest narrowly lose 1-2 at home to Manchester City, suffering their second consecutive defeat. Yet England international midfielder Elliott Anderson delivered a stellar performance, completing the full 90 minutes with 4 tackles and 3 interceptions, perfectly “interviewing” for a future at City.

Under new coach Dwight Gay, Forest has won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 in their last six home games. Against a formidable City side, Anderson’s leadership in midfield was evident, breaking up attacks, forcing fouls, and controlling the tempo. Though Riyndes opened the scoring, Hutchinson quickly equalized, but Shelkey’s 83rd-minute goal sealed a 2-1 defeat for Forest.

Born in November 2002, the 23-year-old Anderson rose through Newcastle’s academy, impressing during a loan at Bristol City. At Forest, he has flourished, recording 1 goal and 1 assist in 23 games this season. Strong physically, technically gifted, and precise in passing, he has become a key figure. Selected for England in September, he forms a promising midfield partnership with Rice. With Rodri sidelined, City sees Anderson as the ideal midfield reinforcement. All signs point to him viewing City as his next step, and even at £100 million, signing him would be money well spent.