When Elliot Anderson left boyhood club Newcastle United for Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2024, few could have predicted that within a year he’d become one of English football’s fastest-rising midfielders.
His performances at the City Ground have quickly caught eyes across the Premier League, and now some of Europe’s biggest clubs are taking notice.
Still just 22, Anderson has become the heartbeat of Forest’s midfield, a rise that has earned him a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England setup. He has already made three senior appearances for the Three Lions, starting both of this week’s Euro 2026 qualifiers against Wales and Latvia, which ended in 3-0 and 5-0 victories respectively.
Anderson’s blend of composure, drive and intelligence has been central to Forest’s play this season. Comfortable carrying the ball through pressure and threading passes between the lines, he has added a new dimension to Forest, one that has reportedly attracted interest from both Manchester City and Chelsea.
