Nottingham Forest news: Elliot Anderson focused on Reds amid Man Utd & Man City links

Elliot Anderson insists he remains focused on his form and Nottingham Forest amid links to Manchester City and Manchester United.

The England midfielder has been Forest’s standout performer this season as they battle relegation from the Premier League.

Anderson is preparing to face Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off as Forest aim to reach the last 16, holding a 3-0 lead from last week’s first leg in Turkey.

“I’m just focusing on my football at the moment, performing and trying to give everything for Nottingham Forest. So that’s all that’s on my mind,” said Anderson.

The 23-year-old is contracted to the City Ground until 2029 after joining from Newcastle in 2024.

The Manchester clubs are also reportedly monitoring Forest and England team-mate Morgan Gibbs-White.

Forest’s captain almost joined Tottenham last summer, with Forest threatening legal action against Spurs, before signing a new deal until 2028.

BBC Sport has been told it does include a release clause, but boss Vitor Pereira believes the 26-year-old remains committed.

“I’m not hearing this. Every day is work. I feel they are very committed to our target, which is the most important thing,” he said.

“He is a top player, the captain, the top player with the true spirit. That’s why I accepted the job, because I have very good players.

“We need to prove every day in the work and we need to prove on the pitch, in the games, that we don’t have just the talent in the team, but we create a strong team together.”