Manchester City are on the verge of completing the most expensive signing in the club's history. According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is scheduled to undergo his medical in New York today before finalizing his move to the Premier League giants.

If everything goes according to plan, the transfer will be officially completed within the coming hours.

City Agree Historic Deal

Pep Guardiola's side have reportedly reached a full agreement with Nottingham Forest over the transfer of the 23-year-old midfielder.

The total fee stands at an astonishing £116 million, making Anderson the most expensive player ever signed by Manchester City.

That figure comfortably surpasses the club's previous record, set in 2021 when City paid Aston Villa £100 million to sign Jack Grealish.

Remarkably, the deal is said to include no performance-related add-ons, meaning Nottingham Forest will receive the entire £116 million as a guaranteed transfer fee.

With Anderson currently in the FIFA World Cup, the final formalities are expected to take place in New York (USA). Romano reports that the midfielder will complete his medical examination there before signing a long-term contract with City.

The Premier League runners-up are keen to finalize the transfer before the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, allowing the club to fully focus on the remainder of its summer business.

Reward for Outstanding Season

Anderson arrives after the best campaign of his professional career.

The England midfielder featured in 50 competitive matches for Nottingham Forest during the 2025/26 season, contributing four goals and five assists while establishing himself as one of the Premier League's standout central midfielders.

His performances attracted interest from several elite clubs, but Manchester City moved decisively to secure his signature.

Although Transfermarkt currently values Anderson at around €75 million, City were prepared to pay significantly above that figure to land one of England's brightest young talents.

The transfer not only strengthens Guardiola's midfield options but also sets a new financial benchmark in Manchester City's history.