Elliot Anderson stars for England amid Manchester City's £122m bid

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Elliot Anderson stars for England amid Manchester City's £122m bid
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Elliot Anderson started for England against Costa Rica during a friendly prior to the World Cup, shortly after Manchester City had a £122m bid rejected by Nottingham Forest. The club is holding out for a record transfer fee exceeding £125m. Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Anderson delivered an impressive performance, completing 74 of 81 passes and contributing significantly to the team's 3-0 victory. Tuchel aims to manage the transfer situation carefully as the World Cup approaches. Reports indicate Manchester City may submit a new offer soon, and Manchester United is also showing interest.

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  • Anderson scored in England's 3-0 win against Costa Rica.
  • City's £122m bid for Anderson was rejected by Nottingham Forest.
  • Forest seeks a British record fee for Anderson above £125m.
  • Anderson displayed strong form, completing 74 passes and winning aerial duels.
  • Manchester City may pursue a third bid by the end of the week.
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Elliot Anderson was named in the starting XI by Thomas Tuchel as England took on Costa Rica in the final friendly before the World Cup, and it came just hours after Manchester City saw a bid worth £122m rejected by Nottingham Forest for the 23-year-old. The Reds are only willing to sell the England international for a new British transfer record, meaning Manchester City will have to go beyond the £125m fee Liverpool spent on Alexander Isak back in August.

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