England manager Thomas Tuchel is being urged to add Morgan Gibbs-White to his World Cup plans as the Nottingham Forest No.10 offers “something different” to the likes of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Competition for places is fierce in the Three Lions’ playmaking department, but former Reds captain Henri Lansbury has told GOAL why MGW deserves to get the nod.
Morgan Gibbs-White has led an emotional tribute to Nottingham Forest team-mate Elliot Anderson during an historic Europa League victory over Porto. The midfielder celebrated his decisive goal by displaying a heartfelt message for the England international, who withdrew from the squad following the tragic passing of his mother, Helen.
Elliot Anderson has become a man in demand, with former Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury telling GOAL why a midfielder that already boasts “a bit of magic” can go on to become a “shining light”. Anderson is a key cog in the City Ground machine, and seemingly destined to form part of England’s squad at the 2026 World Cup, but there is the promise of even more to come from the talented 23-year-old.
Ryan Yates is often Nottingham Forest’s tormentor in chief, while donning the captain’s armband, and former Reds skipper Henri Lansbury has told GOAL why dark arts in football are to be saluted. Every club boasts a player that divides opinion among fan bases, with characters that are loved by home supporters positively revelling in their ability to rile opponents.
Nottingham Forest legend Stan Collymore has told GOAL how Callum Hudson-Odoi can go about rediscovering his lost spark. The former Chelsea winger has earned trust from four different managers at the City Ground this season, but goals and assists have been in short supply. A “mental” block is considered to be impacting efforts to find top form, with the talented 25-year-old being urged to go back to “basics”.
Manchester City have been offered transfer advice when it comes to Rodri, with it possible that he could be replaced by “the best holding midfielder in England”. Real Madrid continue to be linked with a Ballon d’Or-winning star at the Etihad Stadium, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL what he would like to see happen in the summer window of 2026.
Chris Wood has made a timely return to action at Nottingham Forest, with Stan Collymore telling GOAL of the crucial qualities that a proven goalscorer will add to the Reds’ Premier League survival bid. New Zealand international Wood has recovered from long-term injury at a point of the season where every point is priceless and the 2026 World Cup begins to loom large.
Unai Emery has provided an injury update on Emiliano Martinez after the Aston Villa goalkeeper was forced to withdraw from the starting line-up just moments before kick-off against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The World Cup winner was initially named in the XI for the Premier League clash at the City Ground but had to be replaced by Marco Bizot after suffering a setback during his pre-match preparations.
Nottingham Forest were gifted a way back into their Europa League quarter-final first leg clash against Porto as Martim Fernandes scored an astonishing own goal from 40 yards out. In one of the most inexplicable moments in the competition's history, the Premier League side benefitted from a catastrophic defensive mix-up at the Estadio do Dragao.
Nottingham Forest secured a hard-fought Europa League draw at the Estadio do Dragao thanks to a resilient defensive display and a stroke of luck via a Martim Fernandes own goal. Despite sustained pressure from the hosts, Forest's structure held firm to keep their semi-final ambitions on track.
Nottingham Forest secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Estadio do Dragao despite being significantly out-shot by their hosts. A bizarre own goal from Martim Fernandes cancelled out an early strike from Porto's Wendel Gomes in a statistically lopsided encounter.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly preparing for the departure of star midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, with the club expecting him to land at one of the Manchester giants. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a sensational rise since his move from Newcastle, becoming one of the most coveted talents in the Premier League.
Manchester City believe they have moved into pole position to secure the signature of Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson this summer. The midfielder has become one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League. Despite strong interest from Manchester United, he has made it perfectly clear that a move to the reigning champions is his preferred destination.
Ange Postecoglou is considering a return to the Premier League dugout, but potential suitors remain wary. The 60-year-old manager possesses a divisive track record in England, combining Europa League success at Tottenham Hotspur with a disastrous 17th-place finish, followed by a fleeting tenure at Nottingham Forest, making his next appointment a massive risk for any club.
Manchester United are accelerating their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a primary contingency plan. Manager Michael Carrick desperately wants to sign Nottingham Forest standout Elliot Anderson, but the Red Devils are aware they face a losing battle against local rivals Manchester City, forcing the club to reconsider their transfer strategy this summer.
Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing to go head-to-head in a massive transfer battle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Both clubs are keen to wrap up a deal as soon as the Premier League season concludes to avoid a bidding war driven by the upcoming World Cup.
Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley has explained penalty-saving secrets to GOAL, revealing how he would go about trying to thwart Bruno Fernandes and Ivan Toney. Water bottles adorned with advice and instructions have become all the rage in modern football, but do they really make much of a difference in a battle of wills from 12 yards?
Elliot Anderson continues to generate plenty of transfer speculation, amid links to Manchester rivals United and City, but Chris Waddle can see the England international returning to his roots at Newcastle. Nottingham Forest are expected to field plenty of offers for the classy midfielder this summer, with it possible that an emotional homecoming could be taken in by the highly-rated 23-year-old.
Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson has broken his silence regarding the intense speculation linking him with a high-profile move to either Man City or United this summer. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign at the City Ground, cementing himself as one of the Premier League's most consistent performers.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a massive summer push to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as they look to overhaul their midfield options. The Red Devils have identified the 23-year-old as a primary target and are willing to build their entire transfer strategy around his arrival at Old Trafford.
Manchester City are preparing a massive £190 million overhaul of their midfield as Pep Guardiola looks to replace departing icons, with Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson having been identified as the primary targets to lead a new era at the Etihad Stadium.
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