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Man City sign Anderson in record £116m British transfer

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July 2, 2026

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Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement for the transfer of Elliot Anderson, the club said. The post Man City sign Anderson in record £116m British transfer appeared first on Vanguard News.

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BBC

· Jul 2, 2026

Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?

Elliot Anderson will become the most expensive British player, but why are Manchester City prepared to pay a record fee to sign the midfielder?

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 26, 2026

Man City closes to signing Anderson

LONDON — Manchester City has agreed a potential British record transfer fee to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from fellow Premier League club Nottingham Forest, according to several media reports. Britain’s Press Association and the BBC reported that City had agreed a fee which could rise to £130 million for the 23-year-old. The current highest transfer fee [] The post Man City closes to signing Anderson appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

Paul Scholes questions Man Utd transfer move for £50m star

Paul Scholes questions Man Utd transfer move for £50m star

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Manchester City signs Elliott Anderson in most expensive transfer for English player in history

Manchester City signs Elliott Anderson in most expensive transfer for English player in history

GiveMeSport

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· Jun 21, 2026

Man Utd Close In On £65m Transfer

Manchester United look set to seal a deal to sign Mateus Fernandes

Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

Elliot Anderson is set to become Premier League's second most expensive transfer at £116m... but which 1990s icon is top of the charts when adjusted for inflation with a deal worth £236m?

Elliot Anderson is set to become Premier League's second most expensive transfer at £116m... but which 1990s icon is top of the charts when adjusted for inflation with a deal worth £236m?

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Related coverage for "Man City sign Anderson in record £116m British transfer": BBC — Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?. Egyptian Gazette — Man City closes to signing Anderson. Metro — Paul Scholes questions Man Utd transfer move for £50m star. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Manchester City signs Elliott Anderson in most expensive transfer for English player in history. GiveMeSport — Man Utd Close In On £65m Transfer. Football | Mail Online — Elliot Anderson is set to become Premier League's second most expensive transfer at £116m... but which 1990s icon is top of the charts when adjusted for inflation with a deal worth £236m?