“Perfect Elanga replacement” Pundit reveal £12m young talent will fit in Elanga Position as Players January transfer departure seems feasible.
Over the past year, Nottingham Forest has parted ways with over 20 players, including those who returned to their parent clubs after disappointing loan spells. This clearout was necessary to refresh the squad.
On transfer deadline day, Anthony Elanga, another Forest player, was linked with a potential move to Newcastle United, but the club held firm on their £50 million valuation. Though the transfer window has closed, interest in Elanga may resurface. If he were to leave in January or next summer, Forest would undoubtedly need a replacement.
Journalist Suggests Ideal Replacement for Elanga
While Elanga remains at Forest for now, the situation could change next summer, especially if Newcastle qualifies for European competition. Manager Eddie Howe might entice Forest with a £50 million offer for Elanga, leaving the club to seek a replacement.
Matt Davies, host of Forest Focus, has already suggested that Brennan Johnson would be the perfect fit to replace Elanga. Johnson, currently at Tottenham, made headlines by scoring a late winner in the Carabao Cup, with former Forest player Djed Spence also on the scoresheet. Davies hinted at a possible reunion, tweeting: “If #NFFC end up selling Elanga in a year for massive money then come back home Brennan.”
Johnson’s Journey at Tottenham
It must have been a tough decision for Johnson to leave Forest after a £47.5 million bid from Tottenham was accepted a year ago. The academy graduate had played a pivotal role in Forest’s promotion to the Premier League and contributed eight goals as the team secured survival under Steve Cooper. However, the sale of Johnson was a financial necessity for Forest, even though it ultimately came too late to help with Financial Fair Play compliance.
Since joining Tottenham, Johnson hasn’t had the same level of support he enjoyed at Forest. Recently, he faced criticism from fans, leading him to delete his social media accounts. Despite the challenges, manager Ange Postecoglou publicly backed Johnson before their League Cup match against Coventry, indicating that his time at Tottenham is not necessarily over.
Whether Johnson will be available for transfer in 12 months is uncertain, but if he is, and the price is right, he would likely jump at the opportunity to return to Forest and play regular football in the Premier League for a club close to his heart.
Last season, Johnson recorded five goals and 10 assists in the Premier League, numbers that closely match Elanga’s. While Forest is focused on the future, Johnson has already proven his worth at the highest level.