Manchester City have agreed a potential British record transfer fee to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from fellow Premier League club Nottingham Forest, according to multiple media reports on Thursday.
Great Britain Press association and the BBC reported that City had agreed a deal worth up to £130 million ($171.5 million) for the 23-year-old.
The current British transfer record is the £125 million Liverpool paid Newcastle United for Alexander Isak last year.
Forest had reportedly rejected two previous bids from City for Anderson.
The midfielder is currently in the United States with England’s World Cup squad, although the move could be officially confirmed before the end of the tournament.
Anderson said BBC Sports this week that his focus remained firmly on England rather than his club future.
“It’s actually quite simple, I just focus on the present, I block it all out,” he said.
“I have a plan and it is to perform for England. I am putting myself in the best position to get over the line and do that.”
England take on Panama in New Jersey on Saturday and could have secured a place in the Round of 32 by then.
Anderson started both of England’s opening matches, the 4-2 win over Croatia and the goalless draw against Ghana.
England manager Thomas Tuchel described Anderson as the «complete package» during the team’s World Cup preparation camp and expressed confidence that City’s interest would not distract him.
City finished second to Arsenal in the Premier League last season, with Pep Guardiola’s final season in charge but winning both the FA Cup and League Cup.
Forest spent much of last season battling relegation before a strong finish secured 16th place and safety in the Premier League.
Published on June 26, 2026
