Why Nottingham Forest reportedly rejected a massive £120 million bid from Manchester City for Elliot Anderson

Manchester United have been loosely linked with Anderson, and while they have not submitted a formal bid, their presence in the conversation is enough to strengthen Forest’s negotiating position. When multiple elite clubs are interested in a player, selling clubs gain leverage. They are no longer reacting to one buyer; they are managing a competitive market.

That competition is what allows Forest to stand firm.

If City were the only serious bidder, the situation would likely be different. But the possibility of rival interest changes everything. It gives Forest the confidence to reject even record-level offers in the hope that either a better bid arrives or the player’s value increases further over time.