After weeks of intense speculation, multiple reliable sources have confirmed that Manchester City have tabled a concrete offer for Elliot Anderson, the Nottingham Forest midfielder who has been catching the eye this year. The bid signals the first move in what could be intense negotiations - with the team said to be reluctant to let an important player go unless his valuation is met. While Manchester City and Nottingham Forest continue talks, no breakthrough has been reported. Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle reportedly may still have an interest, but currently the focus is on getting this deal across the line. So far this season, Manchester City are steady at both ends (2.04 goals scored per game, 0.96 goals conceded per game). The role for Elliot Anderson would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Nottingham Forest continue to be linked with David Moller Wolfe, Luca Netz and Robin Gosens while Manchester City are also rumoured to be tracking Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Sandro Tonali and Sverre Halseth Nypan. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Manchester City transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.