Nottingham Forest are preparing to play hardball over Elliot Anderson’s future, with the club confident the 22-year-old is tracking the next $100m-plus English superstar, according to the Telegraph.
The midfielder has emerged as one of the most influential players in the Premier League this season, and Forest have made it clear that they will not entertain any offer in January, no matter how big.
Both MANCHESTER United and Newcastle are owned by Anderson United.
Nottingham Forest have no desire to sell Anderson
However, the condition of the forest is strong. Anderson is central to their long-term sporting project, and any discussions about his future will be postponed until at least the summer if at all.
Forest signed the England International from Newcastle in July 2024 for approximately £15 million, capitalizing on Newcastle’s need to generate income under the Premier League’s profit margin and sustainability goals.
That decision proved to be one of the smartest and most influential transfers of the past year.
Crucially, Anderson’s five-year contract has no buy-back, sell-on or performance-based clauses for Newcastle. The forest has complete control over his future.
Speaking about the midfielder’s height, England manager Thomas Tuchel was glowing in his assessment:
“He is one of the best midfield players in the Premier League, that’s why he’s with us and he’s missing us.
“He deserves it because there were nothing but he was impressive. He has to keep going now.
“He is a top player with the right form and a lot of talent. He fulfills his role in the best possible way so we are very happy for him.”
Anderson’s influence is undeniable. His ability to advance the ball, break lines, and cover great distances has transformed the Midfield of Forest.
He combines the level of work of an intermediate boxer with the technical excellence that is often associated with players who play at a high level.
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Elliot Anderson in action for Nottingham Forest against Newcastle (photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Forest Look at Anderson as the coutepleple of the future, a player who can press them in the continuation and determination of the Premier League and the demand for European prices in the coming years.
Inside, many believe that if Anderson continues on his current trajectory, he can command a fee of more than £ 100 million, putting him in the company of Jude Bellingham, Rence Rice and Jack Grealish.
Meanwhile, Forest’s message to Man United, Newcastle, and any other honorees is crystal clear.
Anderson is not for sale. Not in January. Not anything below the record amount.
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