England at least managed to put a bit of shine on their World Cup campaign. The highly-entertaining, 6-4 win over France in Saturday's bronze-medal match didn't change the fact that they collapsed in the semi-final against Argentina three days earlier, but it did at least save a little bit of face.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly knocked back an opening bid from Nottingham Forest for Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall. The 20-year-old has emerged as the priority target for the Tricky Trees as they look to reinvest the massive windfall from Elliot Anderson's departure to Manchester City.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have been hogging headlines for England at the 2026 World Cup, with ex-Three Lions star Gary Pallister telling GOAL who has been an unsung hero for Thomas Tuchel’s side. All-action midfielder Elliot Anderson is considered to fit that bill, with the Manchester City new boy putting in the graft that allows others to deliver guile.
Erling Haaland confessed to feeling "bitter" and "empty" after Norway were dumped out of the World Cup by England in a dramatic quarter-final encounter. Haaland was left fuming with the match officials after a contentious VAR intervention in an incident involving his new Manchester City team-mate Elliot Anderson, which denied his side a crucial goal in the second half.
Nottingham Forest have “money to burn” following their record-breaking £116 million ($155m) sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, but Reds legend Des Walker has told GOAL why cash in the bank can pose recruitment problems. The former centre-half has also explained why the City Ground faithful have a crucial role to play in ambitious future plans.
Manchester City have taken a significant step in their summer recruitment by confirming an agreement to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old is set to become the latest high-profile arrival at the Etihad Stadium as the Premier League champions continue to bolster their engine room.
It’s time for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, which means it’s time for penalty shootout drama. Generally, England have a terrible reputation when it comes to spot-kicks, winning just four of the 11 shootouts they’ve participated in. But the signs suggest the tide is turning, with three of those wins coming in their last four.
England will be without Reece James for Saturday's World Cup group-stage clash with Panama after the Chelsea defender suffered a hamstring injury. James started matches against Croatia and Ghana but did not travel with the squad for the final group fixture. He is expected to miss England's next two matches in a significant blow for Thomas Tuchel.
Manchester City have taken a massive step toward securing their midfield future by agreeing a staggering British record transfer fee for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson. The England international is set to become one of the highest earners at the Etihad as the club prepares for life after Pep Guardiola.
Hayden Hackney is a man in demand, with former Middlesbrough star Gary Pallister telling GOAL why the talented midfielder could tread a similar career path to England international and £130 million ($172m) Manchester City transfer target Elliot Anderson. Having proven himself in the EFL ranks, classy playmaker Hackney is ready to take the Premier League by storm.
Manchester City have reportedly struck an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson in a £116m ($153m) deal, bringing a transfer saga that has run for the best part of three months to the verge of completion. A medical has now been lined up to take place in the United States while Anderson remains on World Cup duty with England.
Elliot Anderson may be Manchester City-bound this summer, with Gary Pallister telling GOAL that Sandro Tonali is “more of a Manchester United” player as the Red Devils mull over splashing out £100 million ($132m) on a new midfielder. Reinforcements in that area of the field are required, with transfer raids being considered on Premier League rivals such as Nottingham Forest and Newcastle.
Manchester City are preparing to bankroll a massive midfield overhaul this summer as they transition into the post-Pep Guardiola era. The Premier League giants have set their sights on a sensationally expensive double swoop for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali.
Inter are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, but the deal hinges on a complex series of transfer dominoes involving Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. The Nerazzurri see the English midfielder as a key building block for their future engine room if the financial pieces align.
Manchester City are preparing for a significant summer of transition as they look to bolster their midfield options for the post-Pep Guardiola era. The Premier League giants have identified Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali as a primary target, setting up a heavyweight transfer battle with Tottenham.
Manchester City remain in the hunt for Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest reportedly demanding a British record transfer package of £125 million-plus ($168m) for the England international midfielder. Reds legend Stan Collymore has told GOAL how the classy 23-year-old would represent “value for money” and become an “absolute bargain”, with those concepts becoming increasingly difficult to judge in modern sport.
