Man City to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England international Elliot Anderson is heading to Manchester City after a deal for the midfielder was reached with Nottingham Forest on Thursday.

The two clubs announced in separate statements that the deal for the 23-year-old Anderson would be completed in the coming weeks, after he has finished playing at the World Cup.

City said Anderson underwent his medical examination in Kansas City and “we look forward to welcoming him to Manchester in due course."

City hired Enzo Maresca as manager this week as the successor to Pep Guardiola.

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