Liverpool will not be signing Elliot Anderson, but an intriguing alternative is now emerging - opinion

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Manchester City look set to take an early lead in the race to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, leaving Liverpool to reassess.The England international has been one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders over the past two years, with a big move likely to be on the way this summer.Liverpool have been linked with Anderson as they aim to firm up a midfield which has lacked steel this season, but a Thursday update from journalist Fabrizio Romano has put City firmly in the driving seat. Ok, let’s all agree Slot’s done, who you want to see in the dugout next?

READ MORE: Liverpool’s new winger: Four under the radar options as Reds plan summer arrivalPhoto by Molly Darlington/Getty Images“But Manchester City have already started thinking of a midfielders shortlist and in this shortlist Elliot Anderson is absolutely high. He’s one of the players under consideration.

“From my understanding he’s in the top three, probably top two of targets for City midfielders this summer. He’s also appreciated by Manchester United, but there are even more things to clarify.”Eduardo Camavinga can be Liverpool’s alternativeWhile missing out on Anderson would be a blow to Liverpool’s transfer hopes this summer, there are still plenty of attractive alternatives out there.Many would like to see Adam Wharton arrive from Crystal Palace, and though they are slightly different players, it has always felt like the Reds could sign one or the other of Wharton and Anderson, but not both.