Manchester City agree to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Manchester City have confirmed an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson for a record £116 million. The deal, which breaks City’s previous transfer record, comes as part of their effort to restructure the midfield following Bernardo Silva's departure. Reports indicate that Anderson will undergo a medical on Friday and is set to become the most expensive English footballer. City sources clarified that the transaction involves a one-time payment and does not include additional bonuses. Anderson, who has impressed with his technical skills and defensive capabilities, is expected to play a key role in City's midfield rejuvenation.
- •Manchester City agree to pay £116 million for Elliot Anderson.
- •Anderson to undergo medical on Friday.
- •He becomes most expensive English footballer with this transfer.
- •City aims to strengthen midfield after Bernardo Silva's departure.
- •The deal is a one-time payment with no add-ons.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Elliot Anderson is Enzo Maresca’s dream Manchester City signing
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — With the key move complete, Manchester City can now focus on their next moves in the transfer market
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City get their man as their first signing of the summer is now agreed
"Manchester City have secured their first major signing of the 2026 summer window by reaching a blockbuster agreement with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.Hugo Viana identified the England intern...
"Manchester City have seemingly secured their first signing of the summer transfer window. David Ornstein broke the news for The Athletic late last night that City had agreed a deal to sign Elliot Ande...
"It has always appeared that the first order of business in the summer transfer window for Manchester City was completing a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The England internationa...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:00 AMElliot Anderson is Enzo Maresca’s dream Manchester City signing
Manchester City have secured their first major signing of the 2026 summer window by reaching a blockbuster agreement with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.Hugo Viana identified the England intern...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:30 AMWith the key move complete, Manchester City can now focus on their next moves in the transfer market
Manchester City have seemingly secured their first signing of the summer transfer window. David Ornstein broke the news for The Athletic late last night that City had agreed a deal to sign Elliot Ande...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 11:40 PMManchester City get their man as their first signing of the summer is now agreed
It has always appeared that the first order of business in the summer transfer window for Manchester City was completing a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The England internationa...
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