Manchester City complete the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a deal reported at £116 million (around $155 million). The transfer makes Anderson the club’s record signing, surpassing Manchester City’s previous British record fee for Jack Grealish. Multiple outlets report that City agree the move as a five-year contract, with Anderson set to join the squad at the Etihad Stadium.
BBC and Yahoo describe Anderson as an England international who has impressed at the World Cup and is viewed as a potential “complete midfielder” at City. The coverage also notes that City have recent precedent for signing a highly regarded English midfielder after an international tournament: Kalvin Phillips moved from Leeds United to City in 2022 on a lengthy deal. Manchester Evening News and Yahoo include Anderson’s comments on his determination to complete the transfer. Overall, sources agree the move is done and frame Anderson’s arrival as part of City’s ongoing squad-building, with expectations that he will adapt to City’s midfield demands.
