Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of highly-rated Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson on a three-year contract in a deal worth ยฃ97.6 million, the Premier League club has confirmed today.
The 23-year-old England international, who broke through at Newcastle United before impressing at Forest, has agreed personal terms with Wolves and will wear the number 8 shirt at Molineux Stadium. Andersonโs arrival marks one of the biggest moves in Wolvesโ recent history as the club looks to bolster its midfield quality under the current management.
โIโm delighted to join Wolves and canโt wait to get started,โ Anderson said at his unveiling press conference. โItโs an exciting project, and Iโm here to contribute as much as I can.โ
Wolves reportedly activated a release-style bid close to ยฃ97.6m, making Anderson one of the most expensive signings in the clubโs history and a marquee addition to their squad heading into the second half of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
๐ง Profile: Andersonโs Rise
Anderson came through the ranks at Newcastle United and joined Nottingham Forest in 2024, where he quickly became one of the Premier Leagueโs most influential young midfielders. His all-action box-to-box style, combined with impressive passing and defensive work rate, earned him a place in the England senior squad during the 2025-26 campaign. ๏ฟฝ
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Before todayโs move, Anderson had been strongly linked with a number of top clubs across England, including Manchester United and Manchester City, with his valuation widely reported around the ยฃ100m mark in transfer speculation throughout the season. ๏ฟฝ
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๐ Forest Reaction
Nottingham Forest fans expressed mixed emotions as their star midfielder departed mid-season, but the financial windfall from the transfer is expected to strengthen their squad ahead of the relegation battle. Forest boss praised Andersonโs professionalism and contribution during his time at the club.
โItโs been a pleasure to work with Elliot,โ the Forest manager said. โHe leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the next chapter of his career.โ
๐บ What This Means for Wolves
Wolves enter the transfer market this winter with renewed ambition, and supporters will be hopeful that Andersonโs creativity and defensive drive can help lift the clubโs Premier League fortunes. Wolvesโ midfield pace and control were identified as areas needing reinforcement, and Anderson is expected to start immediately.
Manager and coaching staff have welcomed the deal as a statement of intent, reflecting Wolvesโ plans to challenge higher up the table.
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