Tag: Elliot

Elliot Anderson transfer: Man City seal £116m deal for England and Forest midfielder
23 July 2026 Off

Elliot Anderson transfer: Man City seal £116m deal for England and Forest midfielder

By Total Football News

After joining Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 for £35m, Anderson became an integral player as the club finished seventh in the Premier League and qualified for Europe for the first time in 30 years.

Last season, Anderson helped Forest to the Europa League semi-finals and was the Premier League leader for touches and duels won.

He also became a key feature of Thomas Tuchel’s England side, featuring in every

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Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers – Why English midfielders are so in demand
23 July 2026 Off

Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers – Why English midfielders are so in demand

By Total Football News

With traditional number nines seemingly becoming a dying breed, clubs are turning to other positions to provide the goal threat.

That makes the midfielder, particularly one with a bit of creativity who can unlock defences, a sought-after player.

England seem to have produced a number of players who fit that bill within a similar time period – although Tottenham have spent £185m on midfield duo Sandro Tonali of Italy

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Elliot Anderson: Manchester City agree club record deal with Nottingham Forest for England midfielder
25 June 2026 Off

Elliot Anderson: Manchester City agree club record deal with Nottingham Forest for England midfielder

By Total Football News

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson for a club record £116m.

The England midfielder, 23, is set to have a medical before completing his move to Etihad Stadium.

City sources insist the fee for Anderson is £116m, which would be a club record, with no bonuses attached.

Other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m, which would represent a British record

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World Cup 2026: Elliot Anderson’s rise to England star and Manchester City move
25 June 2026 Off

World Cup 2026: Elliot Anderson’s rise to England star and Manchester City move

By Total Football News

Anderson, who played 55 times in all competitions for Newcastle United, made his debut in an FA Cup defeat by Arsenal in January 2021 before joining Bristol Rovers on loan a year later.

It was here that he completed a vital part of his education – while also figuring in what might still be the most remarkable match of his career.

Former Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan was player-coach

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Nottingham Forest: Will James McAtee step up if Elliot Anderson leaves?
20 June 2026 Off

Nottingham Forest: Will James McAtee step up if Elliot Anderson leaves?

By Total Football News

There is belief at the City Ground it is only a matter of time before it comes together for McAtee, despite his struggles.

He remains part of Vitor Pereira’s plans for next season and one source believes he will “explode”, such is his natural talent.

To much excitement from supporters, McAtee arrived on a five-year deal worth about £30m weeks after the under-21s’ Euro 2025 triumph.

The nurturing and development

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Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic and Ollie Watkins feature
22 April 2025 Off

Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic and Ollie Watkins feature

By Total Football News

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace): He came back into the Palace team and was excellent, strong and powerful against Bournemouth. When they went down to 10 men he was key in securing a clean sheet.

William Saliba (Arsenal): There’s not much more we can say about him. Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win at Ipswich and he never looked flustered. He’s closing in on being as good as Virgil van Dijk.

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