Roy Keane comments on Elliot Anderson's £116m transfer to Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Roy Keane delivers verdict on £116m Anderson transfer
"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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