Big shakeup in transfer market as Manchester City grabs Elliot Anderson,a huge moment in British football. The 23-year-old midfielder leaves Nottingham Forest in a deal reportedly near £116 million . New record for UK transfers.
Exact financials not disclosed,but this fee beats previous high set by Real Madrid with £115 million for Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2023. Anderson now City's priciest buy,surpassing winger Jack Grealish,bought for over £100 million in 2021.
Anderson currently with England at World Cup,after medical in Kansas. Club says final transfer details will wrap up once he's back in England.
Before this,Anderson's career took off at Newcastle United,honing skills in their academy before switching to Forest for £35 million in 2024. At Nottingham, he played 92 matches, scored six goals,and made 11 assists.
Dynamic player, Anderson's known for defensive grit and advancing ball well. Intense pressing,strong ball recovery,and progressive passing make him valuable anywhere.
At City,he'll join midfield with stars like Rodri,Nico Gonzalez, Mateo Kovacic,Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Matheus Nunes,and Phil Foden. Club finished second to Arsenal in Premier League . Signing comes as they start new chapter under ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca,after Pep Guardiola's decade of success.
Last season,Anderson hit four goals,four assists in 38 league games for Nottingham Forest. One of England’s top clubs now waits…
