The transfer market has just been sent into overdrive. Manchester City have agreed a stunning, club-record £116 million deal with Nottingham Forest to sign 23-year-old England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Anderson is now expected to undergo a medical before officially putting pen to paper at the Etihad Stadium.

A New British Transfer Record?

While City sources maintain that the fee is a straight £116 million with no hidden add-ons, other reports indicate the total package could potentially rise to £130 million. If those add-ons trigger, it will shatter the £125 million British transfer record set last summer when Liverpool signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

Securing Anderson's signature wasn't easy. Forest dug their heels in, rejecting two previous bids from the Premier League champions before City finally returned with a third, improved offer that broke the deadlock. Personal terms are considered a formality, with both parties confident the final details will be wrapped up swiftly.

Forest’s Next Move & Anderson's Legacy

Nottingham Forest isn't sitting idle. With a massive war chest now at their disposal, the club is already looking to reinforce their midfield before the window slams shut. Tottenham’s rising talent Lucas Bergvall and Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi are reportedly at the top of their shortlist.

Anderson leaves a significant legacy at the City Ground. After joining from Newcastle for £35 million in 2024, he made 88 appearances and scored 4 goals. He was instrumental in driving Forest to a remarkable 7th-place Premier League finish in the 2024-25 season, followed by a dramatic run to the Europa League semi-finals last term.

"Blocking it All Out"

Despite the massive media storm surrounding his future, Anderson remains completely locked in on international duty. He is currently preparing for England’s crucial World Cup Group L clash against Panama this Saturday.

When asked about the speculation, the midfielder showed elite composure:

"It’s pretty easy really, I’m just focusing on the present, I’m blocking it all out. I’ve got a plan and it’s to perform for England. I’m putting myself in the best position to cross the line and do that."