Man City’s £120m bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest

By Adegboyega Adeleye
Manchester City have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson after seeing an improved offer worth £120 million rejected.
According to the BBC, City submitted a second bid for the England international worth an initial £106 million plus performance-related add-ons, but Nottingham Forest turned down the proposal.
Pep Guardiola’s side have intensified efforts to strengthen their midfield following the departure of Bernardo Silva, with Anderson emerging as their leading target ahead of the new season.
Should City eventually secure the 23-year-old for a fee in the region of their latest offer, it would surpass the £105 m...