Better than Rice and Rodri? Why Anderson is worth over 100m
The only thing that might divide opinion on Elliot Anderson this summer is his hefty price tag. The 23-year-old's profile as the perfect all-round midfielder is surely undisputed. So, how does he stack up against other midfielders in the same price bracket?
Morning headlines
OK for those of you just joining us - firstly where have you been? - but here is a quick roundup of where we stand with some of the day's main transfer stories...
- Tottenham are close to agreeing with Antonin Kinsky on a new five-year contract with an option to 2032
- Tottenham and Manchester United are both considering making a bid for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes
- Spurs also remain interested in Newcastles Sandro Tonali but could face competition from Manchester City and/or Arsenal
- Arsenal and Manchester United have both made initial enquiries for Alex Scott but Bournemouth do not want to sell, with Spurs also keen.
- Arsenal have triggered the 34.5m option to sign Piero Hincapie permanently from Bayer Leverkusen
- Arsenal remain in talks with Leicester City over the signing of 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga
- Chelsea have made an inquiry about signing Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix
- Chelsea are expected to complete a 43m deal for Atalanta's Marco Palestra
- Como are among the clubs keen on Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah
- Craig Bellamy's proposed move to take over at Burnley has fallen through, Your Site News understands
Diomande focusing on World Cup rather than Leipzig future
RB Leipzig's Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande says he does not know where he will be playing after the World Cup finishes.
"No, I don't know," he said. "I'm not thinking about my future after the World Cup.
"I'm trying to put all my energy on the World Cup and see what is going to happen after, but I can't say anything about that."
Liverpool are among a number of clubs interested in Diomande and have indicated they are prepared to pay up to 86m.
Leipzig would be open to sellingthe 19-year-old for an estimated fee of 112m [130m], Your Site News understands.
Ivory Coast have made it through to the last 32 of the World Cup.
Arsenal in Guimaraes talks
Premier League champions Arsenal have held talks over a move for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports in the Sun.
The Brazil international, 28, has two years left on his deal at St James Park.
Guimaraes, who joined Eddie Howes side in 2022 from Lyon for an initial 35m, has made 195 appearances for the club, scoring 31 goals.
Should a deal be in the offing, it is also thought Manchester United would be interested in making a move.
Paper Talk: Man Utd contact Alvarez's representatives
Right, let's kick things off this morning with a quick roundup of some of the biggest stories making today's back pages, with Manchester United having reportedly been in direct contact with Julian Alvarez's representatives.
Coming soon to Man City? Anderson's BEST PL moments for Forest
Forest hoping to sign two midfielders if Anderson leaves
Latest from Your Site News' Anton Toloui:
Nottingham Forest are hoping to sign two central midfielders this summer if Elliot Anderson leaves.
The plan had always been to add one more option but with Anderson's move to Man City taking a step forward it appears two players will come in in his position.
Forest are interested in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall and Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi.
They also have a long-standing interest in Celtic's Arne Engels who, like Frattesi, they tried to sign in January.
Inter value Frattesi at around 30m (25.9m).
Man City agree deal to sign Anderson
Latest from Your Site News' Keith Downie, Anton Toloui, Rob Dorsett and Lyall Thomas:
Manchester City have agreed the deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.
The fee is that it is understood to be a Man City club record beyond the 100m paid for Jack Grealish.
Forest have given permission for the midfielder to do a medical in due course.
Discussions are ongoing about when Anderson can do a medical given England play on Saturday against Panama in the final game of Group L. The Three Lions are in pole position to qualify as group winners.
It is unlikely Anderson will do a medical in the next 24 hours given it is matchday minus one, but that is yet to be decided.
Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
