Nottingham Forest have started planning their squad for life after Elliott Anderson, and are confident of selling the player for £100 million, with Manchester United and Manchester city interested in his services.
Nottingham Forest submitted a £20 million bid for Brighton midfielder Ayari, which was quickly rejected by the club. Whether aiming to sign Ayari in the winter or summer transfer window, Forest have clearly begun preparing for a future without Elliott Anderson.
Anderson has become a key player for England under manager Thomas Tuchel. Even if Forest have the chance to secure a Champions League spot by winning the Europa League title next season, the likelihood of Anderson staying at the club is extremely slim. He is currently the top transfer target for both Manchester United and Manchester City, and is represented by one of the most influential sports agencies in the world.
Forest are confident of pushing Anderson's transfer fee to the £100 million mark, which would resolve any potential issues arising from the Premier League and UEFA Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
