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City set to break British record with €150m Anderson deal
Manchester City are on the verge of completing a €150 million deal for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the agreement reached with Nottingham Forest, a fee that would eclipse Liverpool’s £145 million record for Alexander Isak and set a new British transfer benchmark ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
Anderson has been Manchester City's primary transfer target throughout the summer window, identified as the central pillar of incoming manager Enzo Maresca’s midfield rebuild at the Etihad Stadium. The club has already seen two bids rejected by Nottingham Forest for the 23‑year‑old.
Nottingham Forest director George Syrianos has consistently held out for a new record fee, insisting on a total package close to £130 million. The latest figures indicate City will meet a €150 million payment, surpassing the previous benchmark.
SportBILD Manchester City will pay around €150 million for Anderson, breaking the British transfer record. The fee exceeds Liverpool’s £145 million deal for Alexander Isak made last summer.
Syrianos highlighted Anderson’s profile as both a Premier League star and a key figure in Thomas Tuchel’s England side at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America. The midfielder’s performances at the tournament have reinforced his reputation.
Sport Witness speculated that the information in the SportBILD report likely originated from Syrianos himself or his team. This attribution lends credibility to the disclosed €150 million figure.
The prospective deal would represent a statement of intent from City director of football Hugo Viana, who oversees the most significant squad rebuild in recent club history. Viana’s role in securing the agreement underscores the strategic importance of the signing.
Anderson’s arrival would address midfield concerns ahead of the 2026‑27 season, after the departures of club captain Bernardo Silva and John Stones. Manager Enzo Maresca will therefore have considerable ground to cover in midfield before the new campaign begins.
Transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are “very close” to finalising the Anderson agreement. If completed, the midfielder is expected to join the Etihad Stadium before the start of the upcoming season.