Manchester City is considering halting negotiations for the transfer of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Although the Premier League champions reportedly offered a package worth £100 million in guaranteed fees plus an additional £20 million in performance-related bonuses for the 23-year-old, the offer was rejected by the selling club.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing foreign media, that the Nottingham Forest leadership remains firm in its valuation and shows no intention of compromising on the price.
This impasse has prompted Manchester City to evaluate the possibility of abandoning the transfer attempt entirely. The club's recruitment strategy often involves strict adherence to internal valuations, and they have previously walked away from deals when asking prices exceeded their assessment of a player's market value.
It should be noted that Manchester United previously expressed interest in the same player. However, the "Red Devils" deemed the requested amount excessive and decided to withdraw from negotiations. For context, the specialized portal Transfermarkt currently estimates the player's market value at 75 million euros, highlighting the significant gap between the club's demands and independent market assessments.
