Manchester City have agreed terms to sign 23-year-old midfielder Elliot Anderson in a transfer that sets new club and British records. The fee places Anderson among the most expensive moves in the game, with only Alexander Isak\u2019s move to Liverpool last summer and the amounts Paris Saint-Germain paid for Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Neymar Jr. exceeding what City have spent to secure the England international.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest initially rejected City\u2019s opening offer, but City persisted and ultimately exceeded the $137.5 million (\u00a3105 million) Arsenal paid for Declan Rice three summers ago to land Anderson. The midfielder is currently away with England at the 2026 World Cup and is expected to travel to the U.S. for a physical before completing paperwork. Agreeing on personal terms isn\u2019t expected to be a huge hurdle, per The Athletic.<\/p>\n
City identified Anderson as a top summer priority. He is described as a modern, all-action midfielder who contributes across all phases of play and is a proven Premier League quality talent. In a crowded midfield market that includes Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton, the 23-year-old former Forest man has emerged as the standout option.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s a top player,\u201d England manager Thomas Tuchel said about Anderson, via Sky Sports . \u201cThere’s nothing more to say, he’s the full package. I’m happy that he’s with us on that kind of level and he’s a key player for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manchester City view Anderson as a natural successor to Rodri in the centre of midfield. Rodri remains at the club but has turned 30, has been hampered by injuries over the last two seasons and has been linked with a potential departure. Anderson is more than six years younger and comes into the move after a campaign in which he played every Premier League match for Forest, starting all but one.<\/p>\n
Further activity is expected from City before the summer window closes. The club\u2019s immediate priority off the pitch is to finalise the appointment of Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola\u2019s successor, with City reportedly close to agreeing compensation with Chelsea. On the transfer front they will again look to strengthen at right back and on the wing, with Tino Livramento among the names linked as a potential target.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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