Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson, bringing the England midfielder close to one of the biggest moves of the summer.
City confirmed the agreement has been made with the final details to be wrapped up once Anderson is back from World Cup duty with England.
Anderson’s move marks the end of his short but impressive spell at the City Ground. Since arriving from Newcastle United in 2024, he quickly established himself as a key figure for Forest, earning his first England cap and catching the eye of one of the Premier League’s biggest sides.
With Anderson away on World Cup duty for England, the final steps of the transfer will have to wait until his international commitments are over. In their announcement, City wished both Anderson and England well for the rest of the tournament, highlighting the unusual timing of this move.
For Forest, losing Anderson is a significant moment. The club played a key role in his rise from promising Premier League youngster to full England international, giving him regular football and the responsibility to showcase his energy and ability on the ball.
City are bringing in a player who already has Premier League experience and international pedigree, but still has plenty of room to grow. Anderson now faces a new challenge: adapting to the demands and competition that come with joining a club used to fighting for trophies every season.
Forest, meanwhile, must now adjust to life without one of the players who shaped their midfield. The club’s announcement reflects on Anderson’s impact during his time at the City Ground.
The move still needs to clear the final formalities, but the agreement is done. Once everything is signed off, Anderson will swap his key role at Nottingham Forest for a place in City’s midfield plans, leaving Forest with a big gap to fill ahead of the new season.
