Man City set to land primary target this summer – and will pay a club-record fee

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26 Jun 2026 • 6:39 AM MYT
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Man City set to land primary target this summer – and will pay a club-record fee

  • Manchester City have agreed a club record fee to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
  • Forest accepted a nine-figure offer for the England international.
  • The transfer fee is understood to be a straight offer, without add-ons, and is below the current British transfer record.
  • Anderson became City's primary target for their midfield rebuild following captain Bernardo Silva's departure to Real Madrid.
  • The 23-year-old is currently with the England squad in the United States, which may affect the timing and location of his medical.

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