Elliot Anderson to Man City: Midfielder's record-breaking £116m transfer from Nottingham Forest announced

Elliot Anderson's record-breaking £116m transfer to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest has been announced.

The deal makes midfielder Anderson, 23, the most expensive British player ever, surpassing the £115m Real Madrid committed to paying for Jude Bellingham when they signed him from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023.

Only Liverpool's £125m spend on Alexander Isak and £116.5m outlay on Florian Wirtz last summer were more expensive incoming transfers in Premier League history.

Anderson was given clearance by the England national team to complete his Manchester City medical on Sunday, in between World Cup games. He has started in all four matches for the Three Lions so far.

The midfielder chose Man City above Manchester United and the other interested clubs. Forest were happy to sell to either, but ultimately it came down to the player and he picked Man City.

His new club said in a statement: "Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement for the transfer of Elliot Anderson.

"Anderson, 23, is currently competing at the FIFA World Cup with England and has completed a medical in Kansas. The formalities of the move will be finalised upon his return to England.

"In the meantime, everyone at Manchester City wishes Elliot and the England squad the very best of luck in their World Cup campaign and we look forward to welcoming him to Manchester in due course."

Anderson featured in every Premier League game for Forest last season, making 37 starts, scoring four goals and recording four assists. He ranked among the top five in the league for tackles and passes, underlining his all-round ability.