Manchester City have agreed to pay Nottingham Forest a fee of £120 million for midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the transfer expected to become the most expensive in Premier League history. The total package could reach £130 million with performance-related add-ons.
Both clubs have finalized the agreement after advanced discussions. Anderson has asked to leave Nottingham Forest, and his medical examination is scheduled to take place in the United States, where both teams are currently on tour.
A new Premier League transfer record
If completed at the reported figures, Anderson would surpass Alexander Isak’s £125 million move from Newcastle to Liverpool as the most expensive transfer in Premier League history. He would also become the costliest British footballer ever, beating the £105 million Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023.
Anderson impressing at the World Cup
A Newcastle academy graduate, Anderson joined Nottingham Forest in 2024 for £40 million. His outstanding performances at the City Ground earned him a regular starting role for both club and England. At the ongoing World Cup, he has started England’s first two group matches and provided an assist in the 4-2 victory over Croatia.
Manchester City see Anderson as a cornerstone of their new project under manager Enzo Maresca, who took over after Pep Guardiola’s departure. The midfielder is expected to complete the move after the World Cup.
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