Elliot Anderson Joins Manchester City for £116m, Becoming Most Expensive British Player

Manchester City have agreed to pay £116m for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, making him the most expensive British player in history. Anderson rose through League Two with Bristol Rovers on loan before joining Nottingham Forest in 2024 for around £15m, where he established himself as one of England's best midfielders. At £116m, Anderson's move sets a new benchmark for British player valuations and represents a remarkable escalation in transfer fees for homegrown talent.