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June 27, 2026

Elliot Anderson Completes Record-Breaking Move to Manchester City

Elliot Anderson Completes Record-Breaking Move to Manchester City

Manchester City have finally secured the signing of 23-year-old midfielder Elliot Anderson in a record-breaking deal. According to reports, the transfer will make him both the club's most expensive signing and the costliest British footballer of all time.
 

According to the latest reports, City will pay Nottingham Forest around £116 million for Anderson. The huge transfer fee once again highlights the club's willingness to spend big on its top targets.
 

Nottingham Forest had earlier turned down City's first offer for the England international, but the Premier League champions remained confident of completing the move. They eventually got the deal done by offering more than the fee Arsenal paid for Declan Rice three years ago.
 

Anderson is currently with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. He is expected to complete his medical tests in the United States before officially signing the City contract.
 

Manchester City have been interested in securing Anderson for a long time. Due to that, he was on their target list for this summer's transfer window.
 

The 23-year-old is known as a complete midfielder who can make a strong impact in the field. After proving himself in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, he has become one of the most highly rated midfielders in England.