'Top priority' or 'look for better value abroad'? Fans on move for Anderson

We asked for your views on whether Elliot Anderson would be your first-choice signing in midfield and how much you would be willing to pay, after Manchester City had their first bid turned down by Nottingham Forest.

Here are some of your comments:

Chris: He would be up there for me as a top priority. With Bernardo Silva going, we need someone in the middle with a good work ethic and he fits the bill. Towards the end of the season, Anderson began to add goals to his game too. He looks a pretty complete footballer, and with question marks over Rodri, I would be hopeful of us agreeing a fee for him. If we don't pay it, someone else will.

Carl: Anderson has had one good Premier League season (much like Enzo Maresca!) but is nowhere near the quality of a Declan Rice yet. Anderson is probably worth £60m but will cost twice that. Reminds me of the Jack Grealish transfer when City massively overpaid for a good English player. City should pass on Anderson if it's more than £70m and look for better value abroad.

Youssef: Anderson and Rodri (if he stays) in midfield would be dynamic. Anderson could make up for the versatility and work-rate of Silva, so we need him. As for the cost, my ceiling would be £120m. Might sound like a lot, but when you watch him, you'll know he's worth it.

Harry: The price I expect for Anderson is maybe slightly more than Arsenal paid for Rice. Whether he's worth that or not is subjective - all I'd say is that (just as Rice is for Arsenal) he's the exact profile we are in dire need of having lost Bernie. He will objectively improve our midfield and be a starter, which is incredible to say at 23 years old. Evangelos Marinakis wants £120m and I can't blame him. Elliot is an incredible talent and he walks into our team. I don't want any alternatives, and arguing over £10-15m with a side like Forest seems petty. Give them the amount they want - we'll be called a moneybags side regardless.

Ian: I don't see how he's worth in excess of £100m. We've made that mistake once and I can't believe we would make it again.

Sefunmi: Anderson has to be our first choice, not only because the midfielder market is quite sparse but because of, simply, natural ability. We're talking about one of the best players in the world in the next few years.

Jaydee: City have a history of not being held to ransom despite their deep pockets. I expect they will have a ceiling and at least one or two other cheaper options - Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, etc. See Florian Wirtz and Rayan Cherki as most recent examples.