Manchester City believe they have the upper hand over Manchester United in what promises to be one of the transfer sagas of the summer.

Man City have already started making plans for the summer transfer window after bolstering Pep Guardiola’s squad with the signings of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January.

Etihad Stadium bosses hoped those additions would propel City to the Premier League title but Wednesday’s draw with Nottingham Forest left Guardiola’s side seven points adrift of Arsenal.

Manchester United also have one eye on the summer transfer window after enjoying an impressive resurgence under caretaker boss Michael Carrick since Ruben Amorim’s sacking.

Both Manchester clubs have expressed interest in signing Elliot Anderson but Man City are confident they are leading the race and believe he ‘favours’ a move to the Etihad rather than Old Trafford.

Anderson, 23, has quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League over the past two seasons.

His form at the City Ground might not only keep Nottingham Forest in the division but also earn him a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s World Cup.

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