Elliot Anderson moves to Manchester City for £116 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Elliot Anderson has signed with Manchester City for £116 million from Nottingham Forest. The move parallels Kalvin Phillips' transfer to City in 2022. Anderson is set to join during a significant transition at the club, following the departure of Pep Guardiola and several key players. With his move attracting considerable attention, Anderson must quickly adapt and show he can contribute meaningfully in this new era at City.
- •Anderson joins City after an impressive tournament with England.
- •Phillips' experience at City may provide lessons for Anderson.
- •City faces uncertainty with potential player exits.
- •Transition follows Guardiola's departure as manager.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Why Anderson faces a different challenge at Man City to Phillips
"When Elliot Anderson completed his £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City last week, there was a sense of deja vu. It is not the first time City has signed one of the most sought-after midfielders in the Premier League fresh from an impressive first international tournament with England. A similar story unfolded in 2022 when Kalvin Phillips left his boyhood club, Leeds United, to join City on a six-year deal.
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