Man City agree club-record deal with Forest to sign World Cup star Elliot Anderson

Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116 million ($153 million) deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the 23-year-old undergoing a medical before completing his move to the Etihad Stadium.

According to BBC Sport , City sources have said the transfer fee is a fixed £116m with no add-ons. However, other reports claimed the deal could rise to £130m, making Anderson the most expensive British player in history.

The deal came after Forest rejected two previous bids before accepting an improved third offer from City. Personal conditions are not expected to be a problem.

Anderson is currently with England at the World Cup as they prepare for Saturday’s Group L game against Panama. Speaking earlier this week, he said his focus remained firmly on international duties.

“It’s quite easy really, I just focus on the present, I block it all out,” Anderson told BBC Sport.

“I’ve got a plan and it’s a performance for England. I’m putting myself in the best position to get over the line and do it.”

Anderson joined Forest from Newcastle United for £35m in 2024 after the Magpies approved his sale in accordance with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe later described it as the “most reluctant” sale of his managerial career.

The midfielder made an immediate impact at Forest, making 88 appearances and scoring four goals. He helped the club qualify for European competition in the 2024-25 season before playing a key role in their progress to the semi-finals of the Europa League last term.

After representing Scotland at youth level, Anderson moved to England Under-21s in 2024 and made his senior debut in September 2025.

During the 2025–26 Premier League season, Anderson recorded the most touches (3,300), possession won (306), duels won (297) and fouls drawn (80), while scoring four league goals.

Forest are expected to reinvest the transfer fee, with Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall and Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi among the players they are considering as midfield reinforcements.

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Issued by:

Saurabh Kumar

Published on:

Jun 26, 2026 08:53 IST