Thomas Tuchel urges Elliot Anderson to 'stay humble' amid Man City links

England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged midfielder Elliot Anderson to remain humble as the Nottingham Forest star continues to be linked with a potential British record transfer to Manchester City. The 23-year-old is expected to be a cornerstone of the Three Lions' setup as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.

Tuchel expressed high praise for Anderson, describing him as a complete talent. Speaking following England's 3-0 warm-up victory over Costa Rica, the manager stated:

He's a top player. There's nothing more to say; he's the full package. I'm happy that he's with us on that kind of level and he's a key player for us. Thomas Tuchel

Reports indicate that Nottingham Forest have rejected a second massive bid from the Etihad Stadium, which was valued at a guaranteed British record fee of £106m, potentially rising to £120m. Forest are reportedly holding out for a fee that surpasses the £125m record set by Liverpool's move for Alexander Isak. Tuchel, however, remains confident that the intense financial speculation will not affect the player's performance.

With the World Cup opener against Croatia approaching, Tuchel is pleased with the commitment shown by his squad. Regarding the potential move, the manager noted:

Even if – if – a transfer is completed, hopefully he stays the same person. Nothing will change overnight with him; if he wakes up, he's not a new player. Hopefully he just stays the same – a humble, determined, hungry football player. Thomas Tuchel