Elliot Anderson has been linked with a summer move away from Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City are interested in signing him.
Former Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge has now warned the club regarding a move for Elliot Anderson. He is unsure whether the 23-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder walks into the Manchester City midfield, and he is also sceptical about the £100 million price tag.
“I don’t know if it’s the end of Rodri. Obviously, he needs to get back to where he was. In terms of money, it’s really hard, isn’t it? Because what do you get these days for money — you’ve got to spend a lot to get a half-decent player,” Bridge told TEAMtalk.
“With the squad Man City have got, does Anderson slot straight into that team? Probably not. It’s a really difficult one to put a £100 million price tag on – when you spend that much on a player, they’re nailed on to start, and as I said, I don’t think Anderson walks into the current City midfield.
“We have these conversations all the time about what someone costs. What does £40 million or £50 million get you these days? It doesn’t get you a world-class central midfielder. He is a world-class player — but is he as good as what Man City have already got? I’m not sure.”
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City decide to move for Elliot Anderson in the summer transfer window. There is no doubt that the English international is a quality player, and he has shown that in the Premier League this season.
The 23-year-old deserves to compete at a higher level, and joining Manchester City will be attractive for him. They need greater quality and depth in the defensive midfield. Rodri has not been the same since his return from ACL damage. Manchester City need more quality in that area of the pitch.
The Englishman would be ideal for them. He has shown his quality in England and at the international level. There is no doubt that Anderson is ready for the next step, and he could be an asset for Manchester City. However, the Citizens face stiff competition for the player’s signature from other high-profile clubs, particularly from the Premier League.
