When it comes to running a football club, Evangelos Marinakis is not to be messed with, and Nottingham Forest will be glad he’s in their corner once again when it comes to Elliot Anderson.
The Forest owner is often ridiculed when things don’t go right for the football club, but ultimately, when it comes to defending his honour – and that of his clubs – he’s often on the money.
If Manchester City were to offer a player to sweeten the Elliot Anderson deal, who would you like included?
This summer, Manchester City are hoping to sign Anderson from Forest, with Manchester United not completely giving up hope just yet either.
With Anderson set to play a leading role in the England team during the forthcoming World Cup, clubs are trying to get the number eight wrapped up, but it appears they’re going to have to get very serious very quickly.
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David Ornstein makes Elliot Anderson claim
Ornstein was speaking to The Athletic’s football podcast last night, following the news that City were preparing a second bid for Anderson in excess of £80 million.
That once again led to supporters feeling as though City were trying to play games with Forest, given that over £80 million felt like they’d still be short of the valuation demanded by Marinakis.
Ornstein has put any Forest fears to bed, however, by claiming on the podcast that the Reds are holding out for £120 million, to make Anderson a record transfer fee for a Premier League club.
City appear desperate to get Anderson over the line quickly, but unless they start offering Marinakis something remotely close to what he feels is a fair valuation, they’re going to be left extremely disappointed.
Forest right to hold on to Anderson valuation
With PSR rife in football at the top level, Forest have to recognise their place in the food chain, but the club are doing the right thing with Anderson.
After two good seasons, it’s hard to justify a £120 million price tag, but ultimately, when the midfielder leaves, it’s going to prove impossible for Forest to get a like-for-like replacement.
How much should we do business for when it comes to Elliot Anderson?
Will we get the £115m that Brighton managed to squeeze out of Chelsea for Moises Caicedo?
With that in mind, it’s vital that Forest demand a transfer fee that essentially epitomises exactly how much he’s worth to the football club and Vitor Pereira’s team.
It’s exciting that Marinakis appears reluctant to back down on the £120 million valuation, and with three years to run on his existing deal, why should he?
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