{"id":7401,"date":"2026-02-28T12:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=7401"},"modified":"2026-02-28T12:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:02:01","slug":"transfer-rumors-news-man-city-man-united-in-for-anderson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=7401","title":{"rendered":"Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Man United in for Anderson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\"><span class=\"timestamp \">Feb 28, 2026, 04:30 AM ET<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Local rivals <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"94fd5d7e-35b1-9d52-c9f2-4a37259bea36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=382\">Manchester City<\/a> and <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"6ebc2fd0-35d3-733b-5666-b75035a3bce9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=360\">Manchester United<\/a> are set for a battle to sign <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"ad9ef79b-ca27-077e-8a6f-335e0d220b27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=393\">Nottingham Forest<\/a>&#8216;s <strong><a data-player-guid=\"ffa78c92-c4e6-2dbd-1243-5397a39af680\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/238472\/elliot-anderson\">Elliot Anderson<\/a><\/strong> this summer, while <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"a47fbcec-c948-cf4c-9e41-3dfa37588c9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=364\">Liverpool<\/a>&#8216;s <strong><a data-player-guid=\"e559e4c9-460a-9a45-70f4-f7d0534a18ea\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/190257\/curtis-jones\">Curtis Jones<\/a><\/strong> is a target for <a data-league-guid=\"9c1e0753-2757-3b78-a6ed-1b595caf8191\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/league\/_\/name\/ITA.1\">Serie A<\/a> leader <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"864b1935-65cc-fb9b-850d-790e4c8a8d47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=110\">Inter Milan<\/a>. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/transfers-news-and-features\/\" target=\"_blank\">Transfers home page<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/47444534\/january-transfer-window-grading-big-signings-mens-soccer\" target=\"_blank\">Men&#8217;s winter grades<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/47444650\/january-transfer-window-grading-big-signings-womens-soccer\" target=\"_blank\">Women&#8217;s grades<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>TRENDING RUMORS<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F1022%2Fr1564198_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F1022%2Fr1564198_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F1022%2Fr1564198_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F1022%2Fr1564198_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Nottingham Forest&#8217;s Elliot Anderson made his senior debut for England earlier this season.\u00a0<cite>Catherine Ivill &#8211; AMA\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Manchester City and Manchester United are vying to sign <strong>Elliot Anderson<\/strong> this summer, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-united-city-transfer-anderson-36790672\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Mirror<\/a> reports. According to the outlet, the Nottingham Forest midfielder is a top target for both clubs after establishing himself as a key player in the <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"217dee4e-6974-a197-49a2-afda6e1788c9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=448\">England<\/a> national team. Anderson, 23, is valued at around the \u00a375 million mark, although a bidding war could see that rise. Should Forest be relegated from the <a data-league-guid=\"6949f3af-300c-35f1-beab-b95669eedd38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/league\/_\/name\/ENG.1\">Premier League<\/a> at the end of the season, it&#8217;s reported that the club will have &#8220;no choice&#8221; but to let Anderson leave.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Liverpool midfielder <strong>Curtis Jones<\/strong> could be back on Inter Milan&#8217;s radar, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corrieredellosport.it\/news\/calcio\/calcio-mercato\/inter\/2026\/02\/27-146908044\/inter_la_reds_passion_curtis_jones_torna_di_moda_e_c_un_intreccio_con_frattesi\" target=\"_blank\">Corriere dello Sport<\/a>. Both Inter and <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"7ca4fb35-d78e-49f0-67fe-7fa95588e28d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=103\">AC Milan<\/a> clubs were linked with moves for the England international in January, although concrete offers didn&#8217;t materialise. Jones, 25, will enter the final year of his Liverpool contract in June, meaning he could be signed for a cut-price fee. The Italian club are also interested in taking Liverpool defender <strong><a data-player-guid=\"574f8cc8-b10d-32ae-b286-0f24bfeaf6e9\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/380082\/giovanni-leoni\">Giovanni Leoni<\/a><\/strong> on loan, should he become available in the summer.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\">Editor&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"58f7c4a9-c991-4ed4-fe5c-1f833cba75b8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=83\">Barcelona<\/a> remain optimistic that they can secure a permanent agreement for winger <strong><a data-player-guid=\"73bfa01e-2ac7-2124-a245-7af746308a53\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/230945\/marcus-rashford\">Marcus Rashford<\/a><\/strong> in the summer, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2027546044045648289\" target=\"_blank\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>. The 28-year-old is on loan at from Manchester United, but a clause in the loan agreement means the Spanish club can sign him permanently for a fixed fee. While personal terms are &#8220;almost done&#8221; on the player&#8217;s side, United&#8217;s insistence that the full \u20ac30 million fee be paid could still complicate matters. Rashford has played 21 times in La Liga this season for the club, scoring four goals and grabbing seven assists.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"610557ff-e870-ea0e-a3b2-8244df325d22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=362\">Aston Villa<\/a> are one of several Premier League sides keen on signing Manchester City goalkeeper <strong><a data-player-guid=\"694fc5d8-064a-3109-a82f-0cbf9e3a252e\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/307118\/james-trafford\">James Trafford<\/a><\/strong>, so says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/aston-villa\/james-trafford-aston-villa-tottenham-leeds-west-ham-manchester-city\" target=\"_blank\">TEAMtalk<\/a>. The 23-year-old has largely played second fiddle to <a data-player-guid=\"bafc75bd-f245-c2e3-c93b-ccf9907022bf\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/217092\/gianluigi-donnarumma\">Gianluigi Donnarumma<\/a> this season, having made only 11 appearances in all competitions to date. <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"ec6b4352-98d3-424d-6214-778d79b47a01\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=361\">Newcastle United<\/a> are also keeping tabs on Trafford after attempting to sign him in January.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong><a data-player-guid=\"3e36f914-57dd-30c6-9c8c-449e1aedfa66\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/299641\/tino-livramento\">Tino Livramento<\/a><\/strong> could leave Newcastle United at the end of the season with Manchester City among his suitors, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/football\/2026\/02\/27\/big-names-who-could-leave-newcastle-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Telegraph<\/a> has revealed. Livramento is currently unwilling to extend his contract at St James&#8217; Park, with a view now emerging that he&#8217;d be willing to move if a &#8220;top club&#8221; comes in for him. The Telegraph suggests that even if Livramento signs a new contract at Newcastle, it will almost certainly include a release clause. The England international&#8217;s current deal is set to expire in July 2028.<\/p>\n<h2>EXPERT TAKE<\/h2>\n<div data-behavior=\"video_scroll\" class=\"contentItem__content contentItem__content--media-card contentItem__content--fullWidth contentItem__content--inline\">\n<figure data-video=\"watch,640,360,48042242\" data-cerebro-id=\"69a044f1177b157a4e280fcb\" data-title=\"Marcotti: The time taken for verdict of Man City's 115 charges is absurd\" class=\"media-wrapper_image video\" data-source=\"espn\"><picture class=\"media-wrapper_image\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0226%2Fdm_260226_COM_SOC_ANALYSIS_Marcotti_The_time_taken_for_verdict_of_Man_Citys_115_charges_is_absurd_2026_2_2%2Fdm_260226_COM_SOC_ANALYSIS_Marcotti_The_time_taken_for_verdict_of_Man_Citys_115_charges_is_absurd_2026_2_2.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;h=360&amp;cquality=80&amp;format=jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0226%2Fdm_260226_COM_SOC_ANALYSIS_Marcotti_The_time_taken_for_verdict_of_Man_Citys_115_charges_is_absurd_2026_2_2%2Fdm_260226_COM_SOC_ANALYSIS_Marcotti_The_time_taken_for_verdict_of_Man_Citys_115_charges_is_absurd_2026_2_2.jpg&amp;w=335&amp;cquality=80, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0226%2Fdm_260226_COM_SOC_ANALYSIS_Marcotti_The_time_taken_for_verdict_of_Man_Citys_115_charges_is_absurd_2026_2_2%2Fdm_260226_COM_SOC_ANALYSIS_Marcotti_The_time_taken_for_verdict_of_Man_Citys_115_charges_is_absurd_2026_2_2.jpg&amp;w=670&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><span class=\"video-play-button\" data-id=\"48042242\">play<\/span><figcaption class=\"media-caption\">\n<p>2:18<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"contentItem__contentWrapper\">\n<p>Marcotti: The time taken for verdict of Man City&#8217;s 115 charges is absurd<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Gab Marcotti explains why there has still been no verdict for Manchester City&#8217;s 115 financial charges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>OTHER RUMORS<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Juventus will need to qualify for next season&#8217;s Champions League competition if they wish to pursue a deal for Liverpool goalkeeper <strong>Alisson Becker<\/strong>. The Italian club are &#8220;keen admirers&#8221; of Alisson, but they currently face an uphill battle to be able to finance a move for him. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/sources-liverpool-to-block-alisson-joining-new-club-after-complication\/\" target=\"_blank\">Football Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Norwich City defender <strong>Kellen Fisher<\/strong> is &#8220;firmly on the radar&#8221; of several Premier League clubs, including Everton. Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United have also watched him in recent weeks. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/everton\/kellen-fisher-everton-transfer-news-norwich-city-nathan-patterson\" target=\"_blank\">TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea are not entertaining the idea of letting <strong>Cole Palmer<\/strong> leave the club in the summer in order to generate transfer revenue. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/chelsea-won-t-sell-stars-despite-ps355m-record-losses-b1272766.html\" target=\"_blank\">Standard<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Bayern Munich are big admirers of Tottenham youngster <strong>Luka Vuskovic<\/strong>, who is on loan at Hamburg this season. (<a href=\"https:\/\/cfbayerninsider.com\/2026\/02\/reliable-transfer-insider-reacts-to-report-bayern-could-steal-liverpool-defender-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Falk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Arsenal have been handed a boost in the race to sign <strong>Juli\u00e1n Alvarez<\/strong>, as Barcelona chief Deco has confirmed he has not held talks with the Argentine over a summer move. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/arsenal-transfer-barcelona-julian-alvarez-36789606\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Mirror<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Arsenal scouts have been to watch Cagliari right-back <strong>Marco Palestra<\/strong> in recent matches. (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NicoSchira\/status\/2027494743836377351\" target=\"_blank\">Nicolo Schira<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Emil Krafth<\/strong> is ready to leave Newcastle United this summer as a free agent. (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NicoSchira\/status\/2027658010542153872\" target=\"_blank\">Nicolo Schira<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Manchester City forward <strong>Omar Marmoush<\/strong> is keen on a move to Barcelona in the future. (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ekremkonur\/status\/2027592485355045344\" target=\"_blank\">Ekrem Konur<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Jesse Lingard<\/strong>&#8216;s move to Corinthians is in the &#8220;final stages&#8221;, with all paperwork now completed. (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ekremkonur\/status\/2027430063528919452\" target=\"_blank\">Ekrem Konur<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/48060133\/transfer-rumors-news-manchester-city-manchester-united-nottingham-forest-elliot-anderson\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feb 28, 2026, 04:30 AM ET Local rivals Manchester City and Manchester United are set for a battle to sign Nottingham Forest&#8216;s Elliot Anderson this summer,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7402,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7401"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7401\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7401"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}