Manchester City Signs Elliot Anderson for Record £116 Million Transfer
Manchester City completed a £116 million upfront transfer for Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, making him the most expensive British player in history. The deal, negotiated directly between City CEO Ferran Soriano and Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, surpassed previous British records and includes a five-year contract worth £300,000 weekly. Anderson, 23, becomes City’s top midfield target after Bernardo Silva’s departure, while Newcastle United faces criticism for missing a sell-on clause from his earlier £35 million sale.
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Anderson Transfer: Nottingham Forest Owner Signals Lower Price Before City Pays £116m Upfront
The Athletic reports on Manchester City's record-breaking signing of Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis initially demanded £126 million total (£106m base + £20m add-ons), surpassing Arsenal's £105m for Declan Rice. However, in mid-June, Marinakis signaled willingness to sell at a lower price to other clubs. After Manchester United deemed the fee beyond budget, City CEO Ferran Soriano negotiated directly with Marinakis, agreeing a £116 million upfront payment. This structure saved Forest millions in financing costs and effectively matched the British transfer record. Anderson will earn £300,000 weekly on a five-year contract with an option for a 12-month extension. City see the 23-year-old as a long-term solution to partner or replace Rodri, whose contract expires next summer. The deal was finalized at the highest executive levels rather than through sporting directors.
虎扑 - 足球Newcastle Missed Sell-On Clause as Elliot Anderson Nears £130m Manchester City Move
Newcastle United are facing criticism after it emerged they have no sell-on clause for former academy product Elliot Anderson, who is now on the verge of a record-breaking transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for £116m-£130m. Newcastle sold Anderson to Forest for just £35m in 2024, driven by pressure to avoid a points deduction under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The 23-year-old England international made only 44 Premier League appearances for Newcastle, mostly from the bench, but has since developed into a world-class player at Forest. The absence of a sell-on or buy-back clause means Newcastle will receive no additional compensation from the massive transfer fee, which could have netted them tens of millions even with a modest 20% clause. The deal is pending a medical in the US, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano and BBC Sport.
CaughtOffsideManchester City Confirms £116 Million Final Fee for Elliott Anderson
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City has confirmed that the final transfer fee for acquiring midfielder Elliott Anderson is £116 million, with no additional performance-related add-ons or clauses included in the deal. The player is scheduled to undergo a medical examination in the United States this weekend, and the transfer is expected to be finalized and signed shortly. The report originates from Hupu Soccer, citing Romano's X (formerly Twitter) post as the source.
虎扑 - 足球Daily Mail: Manchester City Nears Record £130 Million Signing of Elliott Anderson
Manchester City are on the verge of signing England midfielder Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a British record transfer fee of approximately £130 million, according to the Daily Mail. Forest has rejected two bids and is insisting on the total package close to that figure, which would surpass the £125 million Liverpool paid for Isak last summer. The deal would also exceed the £105 million Declan Rice transfer record for British players. Anderson, 23, is Manchester City's top midfield target after captain Bernardo Silva decided to leave as a free agent. The signing is seen as a major statement for the post-Guardiola era, with Enzo Maresca set to become the new head coach. Anderson joined Forest from Newcastle for £15 million two years ago after Newcastle were forced to sell for financial compliance. He has since become one of England's best midfielders.
虎扑 - 足球Manchester City Launches €139 Million Offer for Elliot Anderson
On June 10, 2026, Manchester City submitted a €139 million offer (including bonuses) to Nottingham Forest for 23-year-old English midfielder Elliot Anderson, as reported by The Athletic. The bid, one of the most explosive of the upcoming Premier League transfer window, aims to secure a player who has become a top target for City amid a planned midfield rebuild following Bernardo Silva's confirmed departure. Anderson, under contract until 2029, is also pursued by Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Nottingham Forest's management, led by Evangelos Marinakis, is resisting but may be forced to sell if financial pressure mounts. If completed, the transfer would make Anderson the most expensive British player in history.
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