Manchester City are preparing for a potential mini summer overhaul, with sources suggesting the club could bring in up to five new signings.

As Flashscore has consistently reported, a deal for Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest has been on the cards for some time, and negotiations are now understood to be in their final stages.

Anderson has been City’s priority midfield target since January, with the club stepping up efforts in recent weeks to secure an agreement. He is expected to undergo a medical while away with England at the World Cup before completing his move.

However, the midfielder is not expected to be the only addition in that area of the pitch this summer.

Sources indicate that another established central midfielder is also on City’s radar, with Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United among the players closely monitored.

Although Tottenham Hotspur are currently considered to be leading the race for Tonali, he remains a player admired internally at City as they continue to assess options in the transfer market.

It is also understood that the club have several additional targets under consideration, with up to three further names still being evaluated as part of their wider recruitment plans.

Strengthening at full-back is also a key priority, with Flashscore revealing earlier this week that Chelsea’s Malo Gusto is firmly on Manchester City’s radar. The French defender is viewed as one of several options capable of bringing energy, pace, and quality to the back line.

The recruitment drive is not expected to stop there. City are also planning to bring in a new attacker to increase depth and versatility in the final third, while another goalkeeper is also being targeted as part of broader squad planning.

Overall, the scale of recruitment points towards one of the most significant summers in the club’s recent history. Preparations are reportedly underway for a future beyond Pep Guardiola, with Enzo Maresca being positioned as a potential successor.

Within that context, the pursuit of Elliot Anderson is seen internally as a statement signing for the next phase of the project, as City aim to refresh the squad while maintaining the technical and tactical identity that has defined their success.