Keith Wyness: Evangelos Marinakis to lead Elliot Anderson talks as Nottingham Forest spending plans revealed
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Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Sun 17 May 2026 16:45, UK Nottingham Forest’s summer transfer plans to strengthen their squad could come down to the sale of Elliot Anderson.That is the view of former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, who believes owner Evangelos Mariankis needs to ensure he gets as much money as possible for Anderson.Marinakis will be leading negotiations over any sale of Anderson, with Manchester City appearing to be the current favourites to sign the 23-year-old.Manchester United have also expressed strong interest in Anderson, whose value could increase if he has a successful World Cup with England.Nottingham Forest could lose key players this summer, as the Tricky Trees have battled at the wrong end of the table for much of the campaign, and won’t be able to bring European football back to the City Ground next season. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom. VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nottingham Forest still have ‘great squad’ even without Elliot AndersonEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – is backing Nottingham Forest to push for a top 10 finish next season.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness believes that any funds from the sale of Anderson will benefit Vitor Pereira in the transfer market.Games Started35Successful Passes85.3%Chances Created49Duels Won54.7%Elliot Anderson’s 2025-26 Premier League stats at Nottingham Forest.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “There’s still the bones of a great squad at Nottingham Forest.“Even if they lose Elliott Anderson, that will provide them with money.
Marinakis is going to be leading that negotiation, so it’ll give Nottingham Forest money to try and strengthen the squad if he gets this right.“I think they’re going to come out of the blocks quite well next season, and I fancy Forest to be in the top half next year.”Nottingham Forest on course for £29m blowMarinakis will hope that Nottingham Forest’s summer transfer business can ensure the club progress up the Premier League table next season.Following a seventh-placed finish last season, Pereira’s side are currently on course to end the campaign 16th.Football Insider exclusively revealed that Nottingham Forest will lose up to £29million in prize money due to their drop down the Premier League table.Of course, the club could still finish the season as high as 11th, if they win their next two games and other results go their way, which would reduce that loss in prize money. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Nottingham Forest Insider Access Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of the City Ground.