Premier League giants Chelsea and Man City eye breakout England star

England's top clubs circling for Anderson

According to reports, City is preparing a £75M ($100.6M) bid for Anderson next summer. Pep Guardiola is believed to be an admirer of the midfielder, viewing him as a player capable of fitting seamlessly into City’s intricate system and potentially leading the club’s next generation. 

With Rodri’s heavy workload and City’s need for homegrown depth, Anderson’s profile makes him an appealing target.

Chelsea, however, is reportedly ready to step in and challenge City for his signature. The Blues’ recruitment strategy has increasingly focused on signing young, high-upside domestic talent, and Anderson’s rapid development has only reinforced his status as one of the country’s brightest emerging players.

For Nottingham Forest, the growing interest represents both validation and a looming dilemma. Anderson’s rise has been one of the club’s biggest success stories, but offers in the region of £75M will be difficult to ignore. 

With Forest struggling for form under Ange Postecoglou following the early-season dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo, its Premier League future remains uncertain, a factor that could influence its decision when bids arrive.

Whatever the outcome, one thing is clear: Anderson is no longer simply a promising midfielder. He has established himself as a player capable of shaping England’s next generation and perhaps future Premier League title races.