England's Anderson set for £116m City move before World Cup tie

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that midfielder Elliot Anderson is expected to complete his £116million move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City before the World Cup last-32 tie on Wednesday. The Premier League clubs have agreed a deal for Anderson to move to the Etihad Stadium once the 23-year-old completes a medical which will take place in the United States. Tuchel described the transfer as having a "very high chance" of being finalised before Wednesday’s match. He praised Anderson’s professionalism, stating the midfielder "trains and plays and carries himself" impressively. "He is still young and quite new to our national team and he just plays like he owns the place and is always there," Tuchel added. The England manager’s comments come as Anderson prepares for a medical in the U.S., a standard procedural step ahead of international duty. Nottingham Forest and Manchester City have already agreed terms, with the fee set at £116million. Anderson, 23, has featured regularly for England since his debut last year, earning five caps. His development under Tuchel has been noted, with the coach highlighting his maturity beyond his years. The midfielder’s potential was underlined by his consistent performances in training and matches.

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Manchester City’s need for midfield reinforcement has been a recurring theme this transfer window. The club’s pursuit of Anderson reflects a strategic shift to bolster depth in that department. The deal, once completed, will mark one of the most expensive transfers involving a Premier League player. For Nottingham Forest, the sale represents a significant financial return on Anderson, who joined from Newcastle United two years ago. The club will now focus on reinvesting the funds into squad rebuilding. The transfer also frees up a starting spot for other young talents in Forest’s midfield.

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Tuchel’s confirmation suggests the move is imminent, pending only the medical clearance. England’s World Cup campaign resumes on Wednesday, with Anderson’s future hanging in the balance until then. The Premier League’s deadline for international clearance is typically strict, adding urgency to the process. Manchester City will need to submit Anderson’s paperwork promptly to avoid any complications ahead of the tournament.