Manchester City have reportedly agreed to a club-record £116 million transfer fee with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson. The massive, straight-cash agreement features no add-ons and shatters the £100 million benchmark City previously set with the acquisition of Jack Grealish in 2021. The England international has been granted permission to undergo his medical in the United States, where he is currently stationed on World Cup duty with the national team.
The high-profile signing serves as the first major move for incoming City manager Enzo Maresca as the club prepares for its next chapter following the departure of Pep Guardiola. City’s front office reportedly views Anderson’s relentless work rate and defensive capabilities as the ideal long-term complement to Spanish anchor Rodri, while also helping fill the immediate void left by Bernardo Silva’s recent transfer to Real Madrid.
Nottingham Forest successfully held their ground through a three-month transfer saga, aggressively rejecting multiple initial proposals from City to secure an unprecedented financial windfall. Manchester United had also monitored Anderson earlier in the summer but withdrew from the race after balking at Forest’s uncompromising baseline valuation. For now, Anderson’s focus remains on international competition, as he is expected to retain his starting role in England’s upcoming World Cup Group L finale against Panama.
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