Personal Terms reached with Newcastle? Ellanga gives mindblowing verdict towards recent speculation on Joining Tyneside Club as January transfer window approches.
Nottingham Forest are preparing for renewed interest from Newcastle United in January, following a late surge of summer interest in winger Anthony Elanga. The former Manchester United player was reportedly the subject of a £35m bid from the Magpies just before the transfer deadline, but Forest rejected the offer, keeping the 22-year-old at the City Ground.
Newcastle and Forest have had a close working relationship in recent transfer windows. For instance, Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson moved to Forest, while Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos went in the opposite direction, helping both clubs manage their profit and sustainability regulations.
Newcastle’s interest in Elanga and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi suggests the club is actively seeking reinforcements. The right-wing position, in particular, has been identified as an area in need of improvement. Currently, Miguel Almiron and Jacob Murphy share the role, but their combined tally of six goals and eight assists falls short compared to Elanga’s five goals and nine assists, achieved in a struggling team.
When asked about Newcastle’s interest after the transfer window closed, Elanga told the *Nottingham Post*, “I’m focusing on Nottingham and hope to have a good season, then we’ll see what happens.” He also spoke about his friendship with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, saying, “[Isak] talked to me about it, but I told him the same thing I tell you. We have a good relationship and chemistry on the pitch, but I’m under contract with Nottingham.”
If Elanga were to move to Newcastle, he could potentially play alongside Isak and Anthony Gordon in the attack. Isak is currently in talks with Newcastle for a new long-term contract, following in the footsteps of Gordon, who recently signed his own extended deal. Gordon expressed his ambitions to win a trophy with the club, stating on Instagram, “So proud to have signed a new long term deal. I’ve loved every minute of playing for this club. So much more to achieve.”
Elanga congratulated Gordon on his new deal, commenting simply, “Congrats bro,” with a clapping emoji on the England international’s post.