Newcastle United will complete Anthony Elanga’s signature from Nottingham Forest after reaching full agreement between the player and his club.
The Swedish winger is preparing to move to St. James Park in a deal worth £55 million.
A contract between Newcastle and Nottingham Forest has been finalized, ensuring that Elanga will switch northeast ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
The 23-year-old also agrees to personal terms on his long-term contract with Magpies, and is now understood to be the only final documents and medical ceremonies that are in the way of officially announced moves.
Newcastle United wins the Anthony Elanga race
Elanga’s Forest For Forest performance was impressive, which is why clubs like Arsenal and Tottenham have expressed interest in signing former Manchester United stars.
But Eddie Howe’s Newcastle now won the race to complete his signature with only the procedures to complete the move.
This is a major statement from the Magpies trying to bolster their offense before the new season.
With Champions League football returning to St James Park again next season, Howe needed more depth and quality with his team.
Elanga offers quality up front to Eddie Howe
Elanga will move straight into the club’s starting lineup and will become part of the attack with Alexander Isak, just like Anthony Gordon.
What Newcastle United fans will want to see next season is the threatening front three with goal-scoring pace and quality.
Elanga’s departure leaves a gap for Forest to fill the offense, but the funds for this transfer provide enough resources to sign his exchange and invest money in the team.
An official announcement from Newcastle is expected soon, and Elanga will be one of the headlines in the summer window as Magpies continue to support Howe to make major changes to his team.
Source: Opened to offer for midfielders as a Newcastle United Premier League club circle