Player profile
Elliot Anderson
Midfielder · Manchester City
England midfielder Elliot Anderson completed a club-record £116 million move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City in August 2026, becoming one of the most expensive Premier League transfers ever shortly after helping England to World Cup bronze.
Career
Anderson came through Newcastle United's academy before joining Nottingham Forest in 2024, where his form forced his way into Thomas Tuchel's England squad and caught Manchester City's attention.
In August 2026 he completed a club-record £116 million transfer to Manchester City on a five-year contract, a fee that surpassed the £100m City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021 and ranks among the biggest in Premier League history.
How they play
A versatile central midfielder comfortable both progressing play from deep and arriving late into the box, Anderson's rapid rise from a fringe player at Newcastle to a club-record City signing owes as much to his range of passing as his goal threat.
Where they are now
Anderson arrives at the Etihad off the back of his first senior World Cup with England, where Tuchel's side won bronze after beating France 6-4 in the third-place play-off.
Bio
Club career
- Manchester City F.C.2026
- Nottingham Forest F.C.2024–2026
- Newcastle United F.C.2021–2024
- Bristol Rovers F.C.2022
International career
- England men's national association football teamSince 2025Current
Youth caps: U21 (2024–2025) · U21 (2022) · U17 (2018–2019)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Club-record £116m move to Manchester City2026
Manchester City agreed a club-record £116 million fee with Nottingham Forest for Anderson, eclipsing the £100m spent on Jack Grealish and confirming his rise from a squad player at Newcastle to one of the most sought-after midfielders in England.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- England 6–4 FranceWSubstitute · #8 · on 79'
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Sky Sports — Elliot Anderson to Man City: Midfielder's record-breaking £116m transfer from Nottingham Forest announcedAugust 7, 2026
- Manchester City — City reach agreement with Nottingham Forest for Anderson transferAugust 7, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 7, 2026.
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