Manchester City confirm agreement to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester, July 2
Manchester City have confirmed an agreement with Nottingham Forest for the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the 23-year-old set to join the eight-time Premier League champions after a reportedly big-money transfer following the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The transfer marks another major addition to City's squad as they continue strengthening their midfield options ahead of the new season.
In a statement, Manchester City said, "Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement for the transfer of Elliot Anderson. Anderson, 23, is currently competing at the FIFA World Cup with England and has completed a medical in Kansas. The formalities of the move will be finalised upon his return to England. In the meantime, everyone at Manchester City wishes Elliot and the England squad the very best of luck in their World Cup campaign and we look forward to welcoming him to Manchester in due course."
According to a Sky Sports report, Man City have signed Anderson for a record-breaking price of GBP 116 million.
The transfer also makes the midfielder the most expensive British player in history, overtaking the GBP 115 million fee Real Madrid paid for Jude Bellingham when they signed him from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023.
Only Liverpool's £125 million signing of Alexander Isak and their £116.5 million move for Florian Wirtz last summer rank higher among the most expensive incoming transfers in Premier League history.
The midfielder, according to Sky Sports, opted for Manchester City ahead of Manchester United and other interested clubs. While Nottingham Forest were open to selling to either side, the final decision rested with the player, who chose City.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Another British player going for ridiculous money. Meanwhile, in the ISL, we're lucky to see transfers above ₹5 crore. 😅 But good for Anderson - choosing City over United was a smart move. At City he'll actually win trophies and develop under Pep. United is a graveyard for talent these days.
I watched Anderson play for Forest last season - he's got great vision and passing range. But £116m? That's insane money for a player who still hasn't proven himself at the highest level. City's recruitment has been spot-on in recent years though, so I'll trust their judgement. Hope he justifies the price tag.
As a neutral fan, I'm just amazed at how these Premier League clubs throw around money like it's monopoly cash. £116 million is more than the budget of some small countries! 😂 Meanwhile, I'm struggling to afford my Netflix subscription. But good luck to the lad, hope he does well for England too.
People criticising the fee, but this is what happens when you have state-backed clubs like City. They can afford to take risks on young English talent. The real question is whether Anderson can handle the pressure of being the most expensive British player ever. Bellingham has set the bar very high at Real Madrid. Let's see if Anderson can match that level.
One thing I've noticed about City's buying strategy - they always go for players who fit their system perfectly. Anderson is technically gifted and can play multiple midfield roles. If Pep sees something in him, I won't argue. But this is also a bit worrying for
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