​  For the past week, it has seemed that Manchester City are on the verge of completing a record-breaking deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Fabrizio Romano reported last week that City were confident of signing the England international. Now two new reports have emerged that state City and Forest are edging closer to agreeing on a deal that will see Elliot Anderson sign for the Carabao Cup and FA Cup holders. Once Manchester City complete the signing of Anderson, he’ll bring a new dimension to Manchester City’s midfield.Two fresh reports have emerged stating that Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing on a deal that will see Elliot Anderson finally become a City player. Firstly, Tom Collomosse has reported for the Daily Mail that City and Forest are set for a fresh round of talks in the next 24 hours to hopefully complete the Elliot Anderson deal. Furthermore, Collomosse reports that Nottingham Forest have been holding out for a total package of up to £130 million to sell one of their prized assets. This package would exceed Alexander Isak’s £125 million move to Liverpool from Newcastle last summer, which would be a British record if, or when, the deal is complete.Alex Crook and Ben Jacobs have reported for TalkSport that Manchester City are close to finally agreeing on a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Furthermore, it is reported that City and Forest are now in advanced talks over the proposed transfer. It is also reported that Manchester City’s next bid for Elliot Anderson is likely to arrive ahead of England’s third group stage game of the World Cup where Thomas Tuchel’s side faces Panama. If Forest accept City’s bid for Anderson, it is expected that the energetic midfielder will complete his City medical while away with the England squad for the World Cup.Unless Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis changes his demands to sell Elliot Anderson, Manchester City looks poised to sign the England international. Anderson is now firmly established as one of the premier midfielders in the Premier League and a move to Manchester City looks to be the ideal move for him. In terms of what Anderson will add to City’s midfield, his energy and quality in possession will be a great addition to City’s engine room. However, Anderson’s ability to win duels and possession has the potential to add a new dimension to Manchester City’s midfield.Elliot Anderson is elite in winning back possession in midfield. His work rate and tenacity are key components of his play. As per Squawka, Anderson won possession 306 times last season. He was by far and away the Premier League leader in this statistic. The next best in this category in the Premier League was Wolves midfielder Andre. Anderson’s ability to win possession will give City extra bite in midfield which will be a massive boost to them given how the Premier League has evolved.Advertisemen      ​Read More