Anthony Elanga: Newcastle agrees at £ 55 million. Transfer Fee to Sign Nottingham Forest This Summer

Newcastle has agreed to a fee of £ 55 million. To sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.

Although there are still the finer points in the agreement to be sorted, it is understood that the framework of it has been agreed.

Newcastle launched an offer of £ 55m late last week, and discussions as they are understood to have centered on the structure of the payments.

Elanga is ready to travel to Newcastle to review a medical and end the move when things are completed.

He is understood to be excited to play for a club in the Champions League.

Newcastle will feel like the perfect step up for a target -driven elanga

Sky Sports’ William Bitibiri:

“After spending time watching Anthony Elanga’s pre-season preparations ahead of last season, it was clear that the ambition is seeping out of him, just like the sweat from his forehead after being set through his pace of his personal strength and conditioning coach, Tom Joyce.

“It was in precisely these sessions where he was preparing for his most productive season with 18 target contributions in 43 appearances across all competitions. It is in his last ball where Elanga added a further dimension to his game

“Ambitions, while admitting that they played a major role in his development, during and after life in Manchester United, were held personal, but the desire to improve in his previous year was high.

“In many ways, it was the breakout after the outbreak of Elanga. The 23-year-old was the embodiment of Nottingham Forest’s threat on the counter, where he punished pages when the forest narrowly missed the Champions League qualification.

“Elanga added a new dimension to his game at City Ground, with his creative return of 11 League Assists, which is based on nine from the previous campaign. He has eyes on further development of this area as he prepares to connect with his Swedish compatical compatician, and key marks, Alexander Isak, in St James’ Park and a manager in Eddie Howe, admirer.

“His former club man Utd may or may not have foreseen that the influence Elanga could have, but they may not be able to leave the Carrington-cultivated talent in 2023.

Wilson to leave Newcastle

Earlier on Monday Newcastle confirmed Callum Wilson Departing the club this summer.

The 33-year-old signed for Magpies from Bournemouth in a deal worth just over £ 19m in 2020 and continued to perform 130 performances for the club across all competitions and scored 49 goals.

In a speech with the official club site in his official parting to Magpies, Wilson said: “It’s time to say goodbye after an incredible couple of years in Toon.

“Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the heights and some low to help the club experience new heights.

“I’m so proud to have carried the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. It’s really so special to score in Gallowgate -Enden.

“All good things end, but there is no doubt that Newcastle United will always have a place in the hearts of my and my families. Thank you for the memories.”

Aina signs the New Forest Deal

In better news of forest, Ola Aina Has signed a new three -year contract in Nottingham Forest, which extended his stay at the club until the summer of 2028.

Aina joined the Forest on a free transfer from Turin in 2023.

“I’m over the moon, I can’t wait to continue this trip with the club,” Nigeria International told the club’s website.

“It always feels like a home ever since I came along and I’m happy to be here. Now my focus is on preparing for the new season well and getting back to hard work.”