Nott'm Forest are holding firm against Manchester City's £122m bid for Elliot Anderson - and they're prepared to stick to their guns until the bitter end. The 23-year-old midfielder has been the subject of intense interest from Pep Guardiola's men, but Chris Hughton's side have made it clear that £125m is the price tag if they are to part with their prized asset.
The latest offer from City represents a significant increase on their earlier bid of around £80 million, and underlines their determination to land Anderson. But Forest remain resolute in their valuation, confident that their asking price reflects the midfielder's worth - and potentially sets a new benchmark for player valuations in the British transfer market.
Anderson has been a key figure in Nott'm Forest's success this season, earning recognition at international level with England. His potential departure would be a massive blow to the club, but also represents a colossal opportunity for them to reinvest in their squad and continue building towards a top-flight push.
The ongoing negotiations are a timely reminder of the escalating transfer fees in elite English football, particularly when it comes to established domestic talent like Anderson. But with Forest sticking to their guns, it remains to be seen whether City will be willing to meet their asking price - or look elsewhere for reinforcements ahead of next season.