According to Manchester Evening News, Elliott Anderson's transfer to Manchester City FC is nearing completion.

Elliott Anderson has moved closer to his £116 million transfer to Manchester City FC following his medical in Kansas. The 23-year-old midfielder played his third match for England in their 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, then returned to the England camp and passed all required checks, clearing the way for him to become a Manchester City player.

However, the final formalities of this major deal have been delayed again. Anderson will rejoin the England squad to prepare for the Round of 16 match against DR Congo on Wednesday. England manager Thomas Tuchel stated during the tournament that club matters should be avoided on match days and the day before, allowing players to focus on their national team duties. As a result, Anderson's official announcement is expected to be postponed until the end of this week, with Manchester City negotiating with Nottingham Forest and the England federation to determine the best announcement timing. With the medical completed and personal terms agreed, only the official announcement remains.

Anderson is one of Manchester City's primary midfield targets this summer, and the club has been tracking him for several months. The gap left by Bernardo Silva's departure needed to be filled, and the futures of several other midfielders remain uncertain, with both Rodri and Kovacic entering the final year of their contracts. Manchester City may sign another midfielder this summer, with Tonali and Ayoub Boudiba on the shortlist, but Anderson remains the primary target. Despite interest from Manchester United, Manchester City successfully secured the deal. The club believes Anderson can fill the playing time left by Bernardo Silva's departure, demonstrating that Manchester City remains attractive to top-tier players even after Guardiola's departure.

Enzo Maresca will take over from Guardiola, and Anderson will be the first major signing of the new era. Beyond continuing to reshape the midfield, Manchester City is also considering bringing in a right-back and winger to strengthen the squad this summer.

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