Manchester City monitor Nottingham Forest duo ahead of summer transfer window

Manchester City have placed Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White under close observation as Pep Guardiola’s recruitment staff accelerate plans for a pivotal summer overhaul at the Etihad Stadium. With senior squad members facing uncertain futures, sporting director Hugo Viana has prioritised Premier League-proven talent who can slot immediately into Guardiola’s high-intensity system, and Forest’s influential central pair have emerged as prime targets.

Viana, now shaping the club’s next competitive cycle, is known to value tactical versatility and relentless work-rate—traits both Anderson and Gibbs-White have exhibited during Forest’s recent resurgence. While City view the pair as ready-made solutions, any approach will trigger tough negotiations with owner Evangelos Marinakis, who has no pressing need to cash in and has a reputation for extracting premium fees.

The prospect of a double swoop is already causing ripples among rival suitors, yet City hope early groundwork will secure pole position. With the 2026 World Cup looming, both players are expected to feature prominently for Thomas Tuchel’s England, a stage that could inflate valuations further. Guardiola, determined to blend domestic experience with technical excellence, sees the Forest duo as key to sustaining momentum without sacrificing immediacy or long-term upside.