ESPN reports that Manchester City have moved into a strong position in the race for rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi after direct contact with Lille; meanwhile, City have agreed a £116 million deal to sign Elliott Anderson, setting off a wider chain reaction in Premier League midfield transfers this summer.
Manchester United have effectively ruled out signing Elliott Anderson for £130m and are turning their attention to Matheus Fernandes; Harry Maguire has publicly likened the midfielder to Declan Rice, with Manchester City emerging as the leading contender.
Manchester United have decided Elliott Anderson's asking price is too high, withdrawing from the bidding war with Manchester City and making West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes their top midfield target for the summer transfer window.
Reporters say Manchester City lead the race for Elliott Anderson, though Manchester United's bid remains a factor that cannot be ignored; Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has emerged as the biggest variable in negotiations.
After Pep Guardiola's departure at the end of the season, new boss Maresca has reportedly agreed a transfer with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliott Anderson, which could be his first signing at Manchester City.
Manchester United plan to sign at least five players this summer, with Elliott Anderson their top target; his fee could break the club's transfer record as Manchester City also join the race.
Reports say Manchester United are willing to put in a suitable offer for Sandro Tonali, but top target Elliott Anderson may instead head to Manchester City, leaving their summer midfield rebuild facing a setback.
Reports suggest Manchester United are looking to sign Elliott Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White in a package deal worth around €200 million; Nottingham Forest's packed European schedule could make negotiations a drawn-out affair.
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