Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali battles with Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson(Image: Iain Buist/Chronicle Live)

Manchester City are reportedly planning a £75m swoop for Nottingham Forest's rising star Elliot Anderson. However, City manager Pep Guardiola is anticipated to face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea. Guardiola has been closely monitoring Anderson's progress and has become a significant admirer of the England international.

Guardiola has earmarked former Newcastle United midfielder Anderson as a key transfer target, should he decide to bolster his midfield next summer. Nico Gonzalez has struggled to make his mark at the Etihad, while questions linger over Rodri's long-term future.

The Ballon d'Or winner is on Real Madrid's radar, and might be enticed to join the Spanish heavyweights if he fails to agree on a new contract with City.

Anderson won't be lacking in suitors next summer, with Chelsea also eager to tempt him to Stamford Bridge. He transferred to Forest in a £35m deal from Newcastle in 2024 and has since emerged as one of the Premier League's brightest prospects, reports the Mirror.

His development was acknowledged by Thomas Tuchel, who gave him...