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Manchester City agrees to record £116m deal for Elliot Anderson

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:16 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Manchester City agrees to record £116m deal for Elliot Anderson

Summary

Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a record £116 million. This transfer will make Anderson the most expensive British player in history, eclipsing the previous record set by Declan Rice. Anderson, who joined Forest from Newcastle for £35 million two years ago, has had a standout season, leading the Premier League in several key categories, including touches and duels won. The transfer is set to be finalized once Anderson completes his participation in the World Cup.

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•Elliot Anderson's transfer fee surpasses Declan Rice's £105m.
•Anderson recorded 3,300 touches in the 2025-26 Premier League season.
•He led the league with 298 duels won and 2,038 passes completed.
•Anderson scored four goals and provided four assists for Nottingham Forest.
•The formalities of the transfer will be completed after the World Cup.

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1:16 PMBBC Sport — Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?

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Elliot Anderson will become the most expensive British player, but why are Manchester City prepared to pay a record fee to sign the midfielder?
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