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Man City Pay £116 m for Anderson, Forest’s Record Sale

6/29/2026

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Anderson Joins City

Nottingham Forest will lose midfielder Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for a reported £116 million upfront fee.
This transfer makes Anderson the most expensive British player, surpassing Declan Rice’s £105 million fee.
The cash provides Forest a large pot for summer signings as head coach Vitor Pereira seeks replacements.
Pereira wants two players per position and a blend of youth and experience for 2026/27, eyeing Curtis Jones (£40 million) and Lucas Bergvall.

Summary

Anderson Signs City

Arsenal must now exceed its £250 million record spend after Manchester City’s £116 million Anderson deal reshapes the market.
Manchester City also target Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto, whose £75 million price could drop to £45 million if accepted.
Anderson’s medical will be in Kansas City, the England squad’s training base, not New York as expected.
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Anderson’s 84-minute display in the 2-0 Panama win, tying it to tournament hopes.

History

Historical Context

In summer 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for Real Madrid in a world-record £80 million transfer, the highest fee then paid for a player. The deal sparked a wave of rising spending that now sees Premier League clubs routinely paying double-digit millions, exemplified by Manchester City’s recent signing of Elliot Anderson.

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Anderson Joins City

Nottingham Forest will lose midfielder Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for a reported £116 million upfront fee.
This transfer makes Anderson the most expensive British player, surpassing Declan Rice’s £105 million fee.
The cash provides Forest a large pot for summer signings as head coach Vitor Pereira seeks replacements.
Pereira wants two players per position and a blend of youth and experience for 2026/27, eyeing Curtis Jones (£40 million) and Lucas Bergvall.

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