Man City confirm deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have broken the British transfer record to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m.
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Manchester City confirmed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The deal established a record British transfer fee of £116m.
Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Manchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The deal represents a record British transfer, with the midfielder moving to the club for a fee of £116m.
Coverage from Al Jazeera, BBC, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports focuses on the official nature of the deal and the record-breaking sum. Sky Sports further notes that while this is the third most expensive Premier League signing, the figure ranks 31st when adjusting for historic fees.
Reports from the BBC indicate an ongoing focus on the reasoning behind Manchester City's decision to break the British transfer record for the midfielder.
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Quick answers
How much did Manchester City pay for Elliot Anderson?
The transfer fee was £116m.
Which club did Elliot Anderson leave to join Manchester City?
He signed from Nottingham Forest.
Where does this transfer rank in Premier League history?
According to Sky Sports, it is the third most expensive Premier League signing, though it is 31st when adjusting for historic fees.
Coverage (5)
- Elliot Anderson becomes third most expensive Premier League signing with £116m Man City move but he's only 31st when adjusting historic fees Sky Sports · 20d ago
- Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer Al Jazeera · 20d ago
- Elliot Anderson: Why are Manchester City breaking the British transfer record for midfielder? BBC · 20d ago
- It’s now official as Manchester City confirm the signing of Elliot Anderson Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- Man City confirm deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest ESPN · 20d ago
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