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Official Statement Confirms Club-Record Agreement as Newcastle United Watch On
Sky Sports said the £116 million move makes Elliot Anderson the most expensive British player in history.
On Thursday, Manchester City confirmed an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson for £116 million, with the 23-year-old set to join the Premier League champions following the FIFA World Cup.
Newcastle previously sold Anderson to Forest for £35 million in June 2023 to comply with PSR regulations, a move manager Eddie Howe called 'painful' given the player's quality and development.
This transfer makes Anderson the most expensive British player in history, surpassing the £115 million fee for Jude Bellingham, and he has completed a medical in Kansas while competing at the FIFA World Cup with England.
England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed confidence in Anderson, stating "he's the full package," and formalities will be finalized upon the midfielder's return to England after the tournament.
This acquisition bolsters Manchester City's midfield options ahead of the new season, as the club's respectful approach toward England helped secure the deal without disrupting Anderson's international focus.
City, which finished runner-up to Arsenal in the Premier League, will begin a new era under former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola’s departure after a hugely successful decade in charge.