Manchester City Confirm Record-Breaking Signing of Elliot Anderson
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."
Record-Breaking Fee Makes Anderson Most Expensive British Player
According to a Sky Sports report, Manchester 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.
Anderson Chose City Over Manchester United
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.
Anderson is currently representing England at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and completed his medical in Kansas before the move was finalized. He will officially join Manchester City upon his return to England.
