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Elliot Anderson has successfully completed his medical with Manchester City, paving the way for a £116 million transfer from Nottingham Forest.
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The deal is expected to be finalized ahead of England’s match against DR Congo in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
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Once confirmed, this transfer will set a record for Manchester City, exceeding the previous £100 million paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa in 2021.
Elliot Anderson has passed his Manchester City medical in Kansas, moving closer to a £116 million transfer from Nottingham Forest, according to recent reports.
The 23-year-old midfielder’s long-anticipated move to the Etihad Stadium has made significant progress as one of the summer’s marquee transfers approaches its conclusion.
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Manchester City will pay an upfront £116 million to Nottingham Forest—without any add-ons—for Anderson, who will strengthen the midfield as new manager Enzo Maresca steps in as the club’s captain amid Bernardo Silva‘s move to Real Madrid as a free agent on July 1.
Changes to Elliot Anderson’s transfer arrangements at Manchester City emerge late in the process.
England manager Thomas Tuchel had indicated that he would allow Anderson’s transfer after England’s match against Panama, emphasizing that the process should not distract from the team’s preparations during the group stage of the tournament in North America.
Expected Completion Before England vs. DR Congo
According to Mike McGrath from Telegraph Sport, Anderson has passed his medical with Manchester City in Kansas, with the official announcement of the deal expected before England faces DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday. This timeline aligns with Tuchel’s earlier commitment to permit the transfer following the completion of the group stage.
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Successfully passing the medical exam represents the final significant step before the move can be publicly announced, with personal and contractual details—including a five-year deal with an option for an additional year—having been largely settled.
City have reportedly offered the England international a lucrative salary around £300,000-per-week, along with bonuses, and personal terms have been understood to have been established between director of football Hugo Viana and the representative of the Newcastle United academy graduate.
Implications of Anderson’s Transfer for Manchester City
The official announcement of Anderson’s signing will mark a significant milestone in what is anticipated to be an extensive rebuild this summer under Maresca at Etihad Stadium. Viana is reportedly looking to add more signings in midfield, at full-back, and in the attacking positions before the transfer window concludes.
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Anderson’s addition addresses a critical need in City’s lineup, as his exceptional carrying ability, intense pressing, and technical skill from deep make him one of the most well-rounded midfielders in the Premier League as the new season approaches.
Manchester City is strategizing five additional summer signings as they prepare for a rebuild with Elliot Anderson taking the lead.
Whether the formal announcement follows immediately or shortly after Wednesday’s Round of 32 match against DR Congo remains unclear. However, with the medical in Kansas completed, the transfer is now a matter of finalizing the paperwork, signaling that the Etihad Stadium is on the verge of welcoming its most expensive signing in club history.