Man City plan £100m move for Premier League star to upset their rival’s transfer plans.
Manchester City’s summer transfer plans are getting exciting as they prepare to complete the deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
City have agreed a record-breaking £116 million fee for Anderson, who recently passed his medical in Kansas before signing a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium. Anderson is already shining for England at the World Cup and is sure to start when they face DR Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday.
While Anderson is creating a lot of buzz among City fans, he’s not the only big signing the club is after. Reports say Manchester City are also interested in Newcastle United’s midfielder Sandro Tonali.
According to The Chronicle, once Anderson’s deal becomes official, City could make another big move for Tonali, who is already in talks with Tottenham over a £275,000-a-week, six-year contract. However, Newcastle want closer to £100 million for Tonali, and Spurs’ £80 million offer was rejected. This is where City see their chance to step in.
Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe seems to be preparing for life without Tonali after three years with the club. Although Newcastle wanted to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, the high £87 million price tag put that deal out of reach.
If Tonali joins Anderson at the Etihad, it would be a thrilling boost for City. Tonali is considered one of Europe’s best midfielders thanks to his mix of ball control and creativity. Last season, he was among the top 18% of Premier League players for creating chances and in the top 16% for successful dribbles, according to FotMob.
Hoе compared Tonali to the legendary Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo, praising Tonali’s mix of skill, style, and athleticism. He highlighted Tonali’s defensive work, too, noting his ability to sprint, intercept, and help the team both tactically and physically.
City are really looking for a dynamic, ball-playing midfielder to pair with Anderson’s energy, and Tonali could be just the perfect fit to fill the gap left by Bernardo Silva’s departure.