Manchester City Discusses Player-Plus-Cash Option for Elliot Anderson

Manchester City's transfer negotiations for Elliot Anderson involved a player-plus-cash option. The club's sporting director, Hugo Viana, discussed the possibility of selling Rico Lewis to Nottingham Forest.

What's at stake for Manchester City?

The transfer deal for Elliot Anderson is a club record-shattering package, worth £116 million. Anderson will become the most expensive British footballer of all time, earning up to £300,000-per-week.

Door opened for Rico Lewis exit

Rico Lewis was mentioned in negotiations surrounding Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest still interested in the versatile defender. Lewis' future remains in doubt, with Manchester City placing a £30M price-tag on him.

How Man City's summer transfer market looks

The club is holding an interest in Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, while managing doubts over first-team midfielders like Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders. Manchester City is also finalizing contract renewals for players like Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol.