For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Manchester City’s record-breaking new signing Elliot Anderson has revealed the details behind his decision to reject a move to Manchester United in favour of the Etihad Stadium. Despite facing direct recruitment attempts from Red Devils players during his post-season break, the England international remained firm in his desire to join the Cityzens.
Elliot Anderson is determined to transform his international heartbreak into domestic glory as he prepares for his Manchester City debut. The former Nottingham Forest midfielder admitted that England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina remains a painful memory, but he is now focused on cementing his place in Enzo Maresca’s new-look side.
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reportedly made a personal attempt to hijack Elliot Anderson’s blockbuster move to Manchester City. The former Wales international held talks with the England star on a golf course in Portugal in a bid to steer him toward Old Trafford before his £116m switch to the Etihad Stadium was finalised.
Mateo Kovacic has thrown his support behind Manchester City’s record-breaking summer acquisition, Elliot Anderson, following the midfielder's high-profile move to the Etihad Stadium. The Croatian international believes the former Nottingham Forest star possesses the necessary attributes to thrive under the tactical demands of new manager Enzo Maresca.
England midfielder Elliot Anderson has lit the fuse ahead of the new season by labelling Manchester City the "kings of Manchester" after completing his £116m switch from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old made sure to note City's dominance over local rivals Manchester United in the last decade while looking forward to his new challenge at Etihad Stadium.
And so the 2026 World Cup has come to a close after an enthralling 39 days that saw Spain get their hands on the trophy. Throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, has been tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Did their price rise or plummet? Check out the final standings of our unique player value tracker to find out...
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.
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