Manchester City are pulling clear of Manchester United in the race to sign Elliot Anderson this summer, with the Premier League giants advancing negotiations with Nottingham Forest for the England midfielder. According to reporter Florian Plettenberg, City have already tabled an offer worth more than £120 million — a figure United have yet to match.
Man City’s Elliot Anderson Transfer Bid Leaves Man Utd Behind
The 23-year-old is currently Stateside representing England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but that hasn’t slowed talks between the clubs one bit. ESPN’s Rob Dawson confirms City’s offer is in excess of £120 million, and with United yet to lodge a comparable bid, Pep Guardiola’s side look overwhelming favourites to land the Forest man. It’s a huge statement of intent from the Etihad. Follow all the latest transfer updates on ESPN UK.
Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid are making serious moves in the Spanish capital. Fabrizio Romano reports that Atlético are closing in on a personal terms agreement with Paris Saint-Germain’s Lee Kang-In. The South Korea international has struggled for consistent minutes at PSG since arriving from Mallorca in 2023, and he remains contracted in Paris until June 2028. However, Atlético have identified him as a priority target and talks are well progressed. On top of that, Matteo Moretto reveals a verbal agreement is already in place between Atlético and Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo, with that deal edging closer to completion.
Spurs Eye Adam Wharton as Midfield Alternatives Dry Up
Tottenham Hotspur have shifted their midfield focus towards Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton after hitting walls in their pursuits of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, per TEAMtalk. Wharton delivered another solid campaign for Palace and has admirers across the division, so Spurs will need to dig deep to prize him away. Notably, his absence from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad means he’d be available for a full pre-season — a genuine plus for any potential suitor.
Elsewhere, Brighton & Hove Albion have submitted a fresh bid of £42 million plus £3 million in add-ons for Spurs teenager Luka Vuskovic, according to Sky Sports. The 19-year-old centre-back is keen on the switch to the south coast, with Brighton viewing him as the long-term successor to Jan Paul van Hecke, who moved to Spurs earlier this week. Keep up with the BBC Sport transfer centre for breaking updates.
Championship and Lower-League Movers
Leeds United are exploring a free transfer swoop for Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt, with the 30-year-old due to become a free agent next month. Southampton’s Shea Charles is also on their midfield shortlist. Additionally, Leeds retain interest in Fulham’s Harry Wilson, though both Everton and Aston Villa have also made approaches for the Welshman.
Further snippets: Everton and Spurs could gatecrash Ipswich Town’s pursuit of Levante forward Karl Etta Eyong, who carries a €30 million price tag. Ipswich themselves are in advanced talks to appoint Gary O’Neil as head coach. West Ham United have added Neom midfielder Amadou Koné to their targets, Fulham had a £17 million offer for Chibuike Nwaiwu knocked back by Trabzonspor, and Celtic are open to selling Arne Engels this summer after rejecting several January approaches.