CaughtOffside reported that Manchester City is preparing to make a £75 million offer to sign young English midfielder Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea may pose a strong challenge for the deal.

Anderson, who is 22 years old, is one of the rising talents in the Premier League, having become an influential player with Nottingham Forest, opening the door for a potential move to one of the big clubs. The player was previously linked with Manchester United, and now clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea are added to the list.

Reports suggest that Anderson could be a potential replacement for Spanish player Rodri at Manchester City, who is said to be a target for Real Madrid, demonstrating the major clubs' appreciation for the young player's skills and high competitive abilities.

The same source highlights that Chelsea could also benefit from signing Anderson, as he could represent an improvement over Enzo Fernandez in coach Enzo Maresca's lineup, enhancing attacking options in midfield.

Anderson is rated as the second-best player in Nottingham Forest's squad this season, and he received the third-highest rating in England's 5-0 victory over Latvia, reflecting his significant development and potential that could flourish further with world-class players and coaching at clubs like Manchester City or Chelsea.