Anderson will become the most expensive British player in history when the transfer is finalised with Nottingham Forest.By ReutersPublished On 2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026England midfielder Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City from fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest on Thursday in a deal reported to be the most expensive transfer for a British player.The clubs did not disclose financial details, but British media said the total deal was worth up to £116 million pounds ($155m), surpassing the package of up to £115 million that Real Madrid agreed to pay Borussia Dortmund for Jude Bellingham in 2023.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Anderson, 23, is currently competing at the FIFA World Cup with England and has completed a medical in Kansas. The formalities of the move will be finalised upon his return to England,” City said in a statement.The move also makes Anderson Manchester City’s most expensive transfer, eclipsing the £100 million pounds they spent to buy winger Jack Grealish from Aston Villa in 2021.Anderson, a product of Newcastle United’s academy, joined Forest for £35 million in 2024 and made 92 appearances for them in all competitions, scoring six goals and providing 11 assists.The midfielder has earned a reputation as a high-energy, tactically sound player, combining defensive solidity with the ability to contribute further up the pitch.He is particularly known for his relentless work-rate, with strong pressing and ball recovery abilities as well as having a high rate of progressive passing and carrying the ball forward.He joins a Man City midfield already packed with quality in the shape of Rodri, Nico Gonzalez, Mateo Kovacic, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Matheus Nunes and fellow Eng …
