Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers set transfer records in July 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers have each broken the record for the most expensive British player, with Anderson's £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City and Rogers' £117m transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea occurring within weeks of each other. Both 23 years old, they showcased their talents during the World Cup, contributing to England's third-place finish. Anderson’s impressive stats include leading the Premier League in touches and key metrics in duels and passing, while Rogers excelled with 14 goals and 12 assists at Aston Villa. Their success has also spotlighted other young English midfield talents like Adam Wharton and Alex Scott, who are attracting interest from top clubs.
- •Anderson and Rogers are both 23 and established Premier League players.
- •Anderson recorded 3,300 touches and 2,038 completed passes last season.
- •Rogers achieved 14 goals and 12 assists in 55 appearances for Aston Villa.
- •Clubs are increasingly valuing creative midfielders to enhance goal-scoring options.
- •Scott and Wharton are also drawing significant interest from Premier League teams.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
- 5:15 AMBBC Sport — One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
"Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees for midfielders, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
"Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees for midfielders, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 5:15 AMOne month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees for midfielders, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
- BBC SportJul 23, 2026, 5:15 AMOne month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees for midfielders, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
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