Manchester City completes Premier League record transfer for Elliot Anderson

Manchester City have agreed to pay Nottingham Forest the full £120 million asking price for midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to information gathered by our reporting team. The deal is now in its final stages, with personal terms already settled between the player and the Etihad club. Only a few minor details remain before the move is officially announced.

Club sources confirm that the total package could reach £130 million, making Anderson the most expensive signing in Premier League history. The player has formally requested permission from Forest to leave, and a medical examination is scheduled to take place in the United States.

The most expensive player in Premier League history

If the transfer goes through as expected, Elliot Anderson will surpass the previous record held by Alexander Isak, who moved from Newcastle to Liverpool for £125 million (approximately €145 million). Anderson will also become the most expensive British footballer of all time, eclipsing Declan Rice, for whom Arsenal paid West Ham £105 million (around €122 million) in 2023.

Anderson a starter for England at the World Cup

A Newcastle academy graduate, Anderson joined Nottingham Forest in 2024 for £40 million. His performances at the City Ground established him as a key midfielder, both for his club and for the England national team, with whom he is currently competing in the World Cup. Anderson started in England’s first two group-stage matches and provided an assist in the 4-2 victory over Croatia.

Manchester City view him as a cornerstone of their new project following Pep Guardiola’s departure and the arrival of manager Enzo Maresca. It is highly likely that the midfielder will sign the contract after the World Cup concludes.