Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign highly rated midfielder Elliot Anderson after submitting an improved offer that satisfied the Premier League side’s valuation.
The breakthrough comes after several rounds of negotiations, with City increasing their proposal to bridge the gap between the two clubs. The 23-year-old has now been granted permission to travel to New York on Friday for a medical, although the transfer remains subject to the completion of personal terms.
Anderson is currently with the England national football team at the FIFA World Cup being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, making the tournament his immediate priority before completing the move.
Nottingham Forest had been determined to maximise the value of any deal, reportedly seeking a guaranteed transfer fee that would surpass the £125 million British transfer record paid by Liverpool F.C. to Newcastle United F.C. for Alexander Isak last summer.
Earlier this month, reports revealed that City had tabled a verbal offer worth £106 million upfront, with performance-related add-ons capable of pushing the overall package beyond £120 million. That proposal followed an opening bid that had already been rejected by Forest.
Anderson has enjoyed a remarkable rise since joining Nottingham Forest in 2023 in a deal valued at £35 million, which also saw Odysseas Vlachodimos move in the opposite direction, with the goalkeeper valued at £15 million as part of the transaction.
Since arriving at the City Ground, the midfielder has made 92 appearances, featuring in every Premier League match during the 2025/26 campaign while contributing four goals and four assists.
His impressive club form has also translated onto the international stage. After making his England debut in September, Anderson started World Cup fixtures against Croatia and Ghana and is expected to retain his place for Saturday’s meeting with Panama.
Forest are already planning for life after the midfielder’s departure, with reports suggesting Lucas Bergvall of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. has emerged as one of the leading candidates to replace him should the transfer be completed.
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