Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson in a blockbuster deal that will rank as the second-most expensive transfer in Premier League history.
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, City will pay a staggering £116 million (approximately €135 million) to secure the services of the talented midfielder. Alexander Isak’s mega-move from Newcastle to Liverpool last summer remains the most expensive transfer in English top-flight history, costing the Reds €150 million.
Anderson is currently in the United States with the England national team for the 2026 World Cup. He is expected to receive permission from team officials to undergo his medical examination there within the coming hours before the official announcement. The 23-year-old has been a key starter for the Three Lions in the tournament so far, featuring in the 4-2 win over Croatia and the 0-0 draw against Ghana.
This signing marks the beginning of a new era at the Etihad, being the first major transfer of the post-Pep Guardiola era under new manager Enzo Maresca. Anderson is widely seen as the direct replacement for Bernardo Silva, who recently completed a high-profile move to Real Madrid.
Player Background: A product of the Newcastle United academy, Anderson moved to Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2024. He enjoyed a spectacular breakthrough season last year, netting 4 goals and providing 5 assists, playing a pivotal role in keeping Forest in the Premier League and guiding them to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals.
