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Anderson closes in on record Man City move

From The Punch · () English

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  • Manchester City has agreed to a deal worth a reported £116 million ($155 million) to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
  • The transfer fee would set a new club record for Manchester City and represents a significant move under new manager Enzo Maresca.
  • Anderson, currently with England at the World Cup, completed his medical and will finalize the transfer upon his national team's exit from the tournament.

Manchester City has reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson for a reported £116 million ($155 million), a fee that would establish a new club record. The transfer signals a strong statement of intent from City under new manager Enzo Maresca, who took over after Pep Guardiola's departure at the end of last season.

Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement for the transfer of Elliot Anderson.

— Manchester CityOfficial statement confirming the transfer agreement between the two clubs.

Anderson, 23, is currently representing England at the FIFA World Cup and has been a key player, starting all four of the team's matches. He completed his medical examinations in Kansas City, where the England squad is based, and the move will be formally finalized once his national team's participation in the tournament concludes.

A City statement confirmed the agreement, expressing enthusiasm for his future arrival. "The formalities of the move will be finalised upon his return to England. In the meantime, everyone at Manchester City wishes Elliot and the England squad the very best of luck in their World Cup campaign and we look forward to welcoming him to Manchester in due course," the club stated.

The formalities of the move will be finalised upon his return to England.

— Manchester CityStatement detailing the next steps for Elliot Anderson's transfer.

While initial reports suggested a British record fee of £130 million, the current deal is expected to be less than the £125 million Liverpool paid Newcastle for Alexander Isak last year. England national team boss Thomas Tuchel has lauded Anderson, describing him as "the full package" and a key player for the squad during their World Cup preparations.

In the meantime, everyone at Manchester City wishes Elliot and the England squad the very best of luck in their World Cup campaign and we look forward to welcoming him to Manchester in due course.

— Manchester CityStatement expressing well wishes for Elliot Anderson during the World Cup.

This high-profile transfer follows other significant moves in the Premier League, including West Ham's Fernandes joining Spurs for £85 million. The acquisition of Anderson underscores Manchester City's ambition to maintain its dominance under new leadership.

He’s a top player. There’s nothing more to say, he’s the full package. I’m happy that he’s with us on that kind of level and he’s a key player for us.

— Thomas TuchelEngland national team boss praising Elliot Anderson's quality and importance.
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