00:00Newcastle centre-back Dan Byrne has delivered an honest and emotional assessment of Elliot
00:06Anderson's departure from Newcastle United, admitting that although the midfielder never
00:11wanted to leave his boyhood club, the move may have been the catalyst behind his rise
00:17to the England squad. Anderson was sold to Nottingham Forest in 2024 as Newcastle looked
00:23to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules, also known as PSR, a decision that disappointed
00:31many supporters who viewed the academy graduate as part of the club's future.
00:37Speaking while on England duty, Dan Byrne revealed that he didn't think Elliot Anderson wanted
00:43to leave Newcastle, but questioned whether or not Anderson would be in the position he
00:48is in now if he was still at Newcastle.
00:53Dan Byrne explained that regular first-team football at Forest has allowed Anderson to
00:57showcase his true ability on a consistent basis. With competition from established stars such
01:03as Bruno Guimieres, Sandro Tonali and Joe Linton at St James' Park, Anderson may have struggled
01:10to earn the minutes needed to prove himself. Instead, his impressive performances at Forest
01:15have earned international recognition and Manchester City have reportedly put in a £120 million
01:22bid that includes bonuses and add-ons for the Nottingham Forest player which has been rejected.
01:28Re-orientated
01:29e report
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