Manchester City have signed England's FIFA World Cup star Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a record £116 million. The Cityzens have agreed a club record fee, surpassing the £100 million paid for Jack Grealish.

What happened?

Anderson has now been given permission to undergo his medical by England during the FIFA World Cup. The Three Lions face Panama in their final game of the group stage, having already sealed their place in the knockout stages.

Why it matters for Manchester City

Manchester City see the 23-year-old as the ideal replacement for Bernardo Silva, who has left the club following the expiry of his contract. He has joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, despite holding talks with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

What comes next?

Thomas Tuchel spoke about Manchester City's interest in Elliot Anderson, saying that the transfer interest could boost the midfielder's confidence. The German added that he would not talk to the midfielder during the FIFA World Cup about it.

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