Man City close in on Elliot Anderson as deal nears final stage

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·19 Juni 2026

Man City close in on Elliot Anderson as deal nears final stage

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Elliot Anderson.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal for the Nottingham Forest midfielder is now in its final stages. The England international is set to undergo a medical in the United States while on World Cup duty.

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The transfer expert was clear on the state of play. “Manchester City are confident to get Elliot Anderson deal done, now at the final stages after work behind the scenes,” Romano posted on X.

“New round of talks to take place for the English midfielder who would undergo medical in the US before joining if all goes to plan.”

🚨 Manchester City are confident to get Elliot Anderson deal done, now at the final stages after work behind the scenes. New round of talks to take place for the English midfielder who would undergo medical in the US before joining #MCFC if all goes to plan.
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Manchester City close in on Elliot Anderson as deal nears final stage

The fee looks set to be enormous. Forest rejected a package worth around £106m plus £15m in add-ons, with owner Evangelos Marinakis holding out for as much as £130m.

Any agreement would rank among the most expensive deals in British football history.

City’s need is pressing. Bernardo Silva has left for Real Madrid, and incoming manager Enzo Maresca wants fresh energy in an ageing midfield.

Anderson’s ability to drive forward from deep makes him the ideal fit, and he is expected to become Maresca’s first signing.

The 23-year-old has only strengthened his case in North America. He impressed in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, underlining the qualities City have chased for months.

He is also understood to favour the move.

Tuchel has already given the green light for a mid-tournament medical, clearing the way for City to complete a deal before pre-season begins in July.