Manchester City completes signing of Anderson, eyes more midfielders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Manchester City has confirmed the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million. Following this addition, City is now focused on further strengthening their midfield, reportedly eyeing Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi as potential targets. City hopes to finalize another deal soon to complete their midfield overhaul. The club remains in regular contact with Newcastle regarding Tonali, while Bouaddi is seen as a key prospect for the future.
- •Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City from Nottingham Forest.
- •City paid £116 million for Anderson's transfer.
- •Sandro Tonali and Ayyoub Bouaddi are potential midfield targets.
- •City maintains regular dialogue with Newcastle regarding Tonali.
- •Signing Bouaddi could solidify City's future midfield strategy.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Are the signs beginning to point towards the next midfield move for Manchester City?
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — The hunt for another midfielder is on for Manchester City
"Manchester City have made one strong move to bolster their midfield. Elliot Anderson will sign for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders for £116 million from Nottingham Forest, as reported by David Orn...
"Manchester City are in the market for another midfielder this summer. With only a medical to be completed by Elliot Anderson and official confirmation of City’s signing of the Nottingham Forest midf...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:10 AMAre the signs beginning to point towards the next midfield move for Manchester City?
Manchester City are in the market for another midfielder this summer. With only a medical to be completed by Elliot Anderson and official confirmation of City’s signing of the Nottingham Forest midf...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:05 PMThe hunt for another midfielder is on for Manchester City
Manchester City have made one strong move to bolster their midfield. Elliot Anderson will sign for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders for £116 million from Nottingham Forest, as reported by David Orn...
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