Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson for a club record £116 million. The England midfielder, who is part of Thomas Tuchel's squad at the World Cup, is set to move to the Etihad Stadium for a record fee for a British player.
Transfer Details and Records
Sources close to City say the deal is lower than the previous British record of £125 million set when Alexander Isak moved from Newcastle to Liverpool last summer, and is a fixed fee of £116 million with no add-ons. Anderson will, however, break the transfer record for a British player, beating Declan Rice's £105 million move from West Ham to Arsenal in 2023. It is also a club record, eclipsing Jack Grealish's £100 million move in 2021.
Player Background and Medical
The 23-year-old midfielder is set to have a medical before completing his move to Etihad Stadium. Anderson joined Forest for £35 million from Newcastle in 2024 and has made 88 appearances for the club, scoring four goals. He helped Forest finish seventh in the Premier League in 2024-25 and then 16th last season, when they also reached the Europa League semi-finals.
Managerial Change at City
Anderson will become City's first major signing since the departure of Pep Guardiola as manager at the end of the season. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expected to be announced as Guardiola's replacement imminently. According to sources, the deal represents a significant investment in the club's future under new management.
