According to Sky Sports, Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The transfer is expected to be completed in the upcoming summer window, with City moving quickly to secure the 21-year-old's services.
Man City Summer Transfer Target: Elliot Anderson Deal Agreed
Sky Sports reports that City have already reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest for Anderson, who has impressed this season with his creativity and work rate. The Scotland international has made 28 appearances in the Premier League this term, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists.
Anderson's Role at Nottingham Forest This Season
The midfielder joined Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 and quickly became a key figure under Nuno Espirito Santo. His dribbling success rate of 62% and progressive passes per game (8.3) highlight his ability to drive play forward. Forest had hoped to keep him longer, but City's offer proved too lucrative.
How Anderson Fits Guardiola's System
Anderson's skill set aligns with Pep Guardiola's preference for technical, versatile midfielders. He can operate as a box-to-box or attacking midfielder, offering depth behind Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva. City's midfield rotation could see Anderson feature in 25-30 matches next season.
What This Means for Nottingham Forest
Forest will lose a key creative outlet, but the transfer fee provides significant funds for reinvestment. With financial fair play considerations, the club may target younger replacements or experienced Premier League operators.
What's Next for the Elliot Anderson Deal?
The deal is expected to be officially announced when the summer transfer window opens on June 14. Anderson is likely to sign a five-year contract with City. Medical tests are scheduled for early June.
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