Manchester, June 26 -- Manchester City has agreed to pay a record fee to sign England and Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as they aim for a life post Pep Guardiola in the next season.

As the 2025-26 Premier League runners-up prepare for their life beyond Pep, City have agreed to pay 116 million pounds with no additional add-ons to his deal, which will surpass the 100 million pounds paid by the club for Jack Grealish back in 2021 and make him the most expensive footballer in British football history, as per a report from The Athletic quoted by Goal.com.

He could earn a weekly salary of 300,000 pounds if all performance-related bonuses are met during his stay and the five-year deal has an option for a one-year extension, keeping hi...