Flashscore sources: Manchester City step up Sandro Tonali interest, player open to move

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]City[/a] have been progressing talks for Elliot Anderson, and he remains their top priority for a marquee incoming signing.[/p][p]They have complete confidence that the player wants to make the move, but are trying to come up with a structure and valuation that completely suits [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/nottingham/UsushcZr/"]Nottingham Forest[/a].[/p][p]Currently, City have a bid lodged worth £106 million, which rises to in excess of £120 million with add-ons. [/p][p]Forest have not accepted that offer and value the player at £125 million outright.[/p][p][b]While the situation for Anderson remains ongoing, City continue to consider other options in the market, and we understand that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tonali-sandro/fmQVO5TQ/"]Tonali[/a] is a name on their shortlist.[/b][/p][p]We have reported how the midfielder had his heart set on a return to Italy with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ac-milan/8Sa8HInO/"]AC Milan[/a], but that deal is taking time to take shape. [/p][embed guid="81d921b9-d51b-4ba2-92d6-ba63b57aa871" url="https://x.com/TEAMtalk/status/2065152390597104008" social-type="twitter" /][p]If delays continue deep into the summer, then he would consider remaining in the Premier League, and indications from sources suggest that he ideally fancies a move to Manchester City.[/p][p]A cash deal for Tonali would not be much simpler than the Anderson one.[/p][p]However, there is a belief that it could come to life if circumstances arise whereby City need a new proven midfield option.[/p][p][b]Interestingly, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle[/a] have shown interest in City goalkeeper James Trafford, and that move might yet come to life.[/b][/p][p]Such a development could spark negotiations around Tonali and help both clubs find a compromise that solves problem areas.[/p][p]Tonali has also been linked with Manchester United, but the Old Trafford outfit do not want to pay more than £70 million, while Newcastle value him at closer to £100 million.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]