Manchester City have agreed a £116 million transfer fee with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson in a landmark deal.

The transfer represents the highest fee ever paid for a British player, eclipsing the previous record set by Jack Grealish’s £100 million move from Aston Villa in 2021.

The deal also sets a new club record for Manchester City, who have not spent close to this figure on a single player since signing Grealish five years ago.

Anderson has taken his medical while on international duty at the World Cup with England, clearing the way for the transfer to be formally completed.

The 22-year-old has firmly established himself as a key figure in Thomas Tuchel’s England setup, starting all four of the team’s matches at the tournament in the United States.

His rapid rise from relative obscurity to one of the most expensive players in football history has been one of the most remarkable stories in English football over the past 18 months.

Anderson will step into a Manchester City midfield that has undergone significant change, with Rodri approaching the end of his career and Bernardo Silva having already departed the club.

His ability to contribute both on and off the ball makes him a highly sought-after profile for a City side navigating life in the post-Pep Guardiola era.

The former Newcastle United man will now have the opportunity to compete in the Champions League, adding another major chapter to his already extraordinary career trajectory.

The enormous fee reflects the current market reality for elite young English players, with clubs willing to pay a significant premium for proven Premier League talent at international level.

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