Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Anderson unfazed by price tag, ready to emulate Rodri
Elliot Anderson insists he can be just as good as Rodri despite the pressure of his £116m move.
E. Anderson
player
Player
Elliot Anderson
Transfer fee
£116m to Manchester City
Previous club
Nottingham Forest
Potential role
Replacing Rodri
What happened. Elliot Anderson says he is ready to be as good as Rodri and doesn't fear the pressure of his big-money move to Manchester City.
- Anderson says the price tag will always be attached but he focuses on performances.
- He believes he can play various midfield roles, including creating or driving forward.
- He has spoken a few times to the manager, though details are not given.
“It [the price tag] will always be (attached) to me. As long as I focus on myself and my performances, that’s all I can do.”
— Elliot Anderson
Anderson's comments come as City and Barcelona may agree a deal for Rodri before the window closes.
In this story
Manchester City
Manchester UnitedMore to read
GiveMeSport
Agbonlahor: Man Utd Could Sign Man City Star Elliot Anderson for Half Price
Mirror Football
Michael Carrick responds to Elliot Anderson's 'Kings of Manchester' jibe
The Guardian
Maresca backs Anderson over ‘kings of Manchester’ dig before derby clash
Daily Mail Football
Elliot Anderson aims dig at Man United after sealing £116m move to Man City as he declares: 'I've joined the kings of Manchester'
