Roy Keane comments on Elliot Anderson's £116m transfer to Manchester City

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Roy Keane comments on Elliot Anderson's £116m transfer to Manchester City
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Roy Keane has shared his thoughts on Elliot Anderson's £116 million transfer to Manchester City, highlighting the potential distractions of the mid-tournament timing. Speaking with ITV Sport, Keane expressed support for the move while acknowledging the risks. He urged a speedy resolution to allow Anderson to focus on England's World Cup campaign. The record transfer fee makes Anderson the most expensive British player, surpassing the £100 million paid for Jack Grealish in 2021. Anderson is set to complete his medical in New York before finalizing the transfer after England's group stage match against Panama.

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  • Elliot Anderson's transfer fee of £116 million sets a British record.
  • Keane supports the move despite potential distractions during the World Cup.
  • Anderson is expected to finalize his medical on Friday.
  • The transfer will be completed after England's match against Panama.
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Roy Keane has weighed in on Elliot Anderson’s blockbuster move to Manchester City, acknowledging that the mid-tournament timing carries risks.Speaking to ITV Sport, the former Manchester United capt...

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