UMVA has learned that Manchester City have decisively ruled out any pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer.
The Blues’ midfield maestro has been a subject of endless speculation since the Champions League exit, and rumors even hinted that incoming City boss Enzo Maresca might reunite with him. Yet sources confirm the Premier League giants are focusing their attention elsewhere.
With Bernardo Silva set to leave and Rodri’s future hanging in the balance, City’s hierarchy is desperate to reinforce the engine room. Their top priority has emerged as Nottingham Forest prodigy Elliot Anderson, whose dazzling performances have earned him a spot in England’s World Cup squad.
Anderson’s meteoric rise has sparked a frenzy among top clubs, but the midfielder apparently favors a move across town to City rather than to United, his other suitor. Forest, however, are unwilling to relinquish their prized 23‑year‑old for anything less than a nine‑figure fee.
Manager Vitor Pereira admitted the market will dictate the outcome, acknowledging Anderson’s world‑class talent while insisting the club will fight to retain him unless the right offer arrives.
In a development reported by UMVA, City’s scouting network has already begun laying the groundwork for a potential £100 million bid, signaling their intent to secure Anderson as the cornerstone of their revamped midfield.
Should the deal materialise, the balance of power in Manchester could shift dramatically, with City poised to fill the void left by departing stars and forge a new era of dominance.
