Manchester City Nears £120m Deal for Nottingham Forest Midfielder Elliot Anderson

Manchester City are in the final stages of negotiating a transfer for 23‑year‑old Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Forest are demanding a British‑record fee, reported to be around £120 million, while the club plans to make Anderson its first signing under new manager Enzo Maresca. The deal is being discussed amid the ongoing World Cup, reducing urgency, but both clubs aim to conclude before the summer window closes.

Manchester United have also shown interest in Anderson, though they view the price as excessive and focus instead on other targets such as West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes. The high fee has sparked debate among Premier League clubs about potential market inflation. Meanwhile, England winger Callum Hudson‑Odoi praised Anderson’s World Cup performances, highlighting his strong display against Croatia and predicting continued success.

If completed, the transfer would see Anderson become one of the most expensive English midfielders, potentially reshaping City’s midfield under Maresca and influencing future transfer valuations across the league.