Newcastle in talks to sign Forest winger Elanga

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United are interested in a potential £55 million deal for winger Anthony Elanga.

Sources tell BBC Sport that negotiations are progressing well and both clubs are open to a deal even though no deal has been reached yet regarding the transfer of the 23-year-old Sweden international.

Newcastle have declined to comment on the $55 million request Forest made for Elanga, despite the fact that they have indicated that the fee is $55 million.

Elanga’s signing from Manchester United on a five-year deal in 2023 is thought to have cost Forest £15 million.

In the Premier League campaign from 2024 to 2025, Elanga scored six goals and added 11 assists.

Newcastle’s pursuit of Elanga highlights how much his stock has grown since his brilliant partnership with Forest.

His statistical profile reveals that a player is improving and succeeding in some of the most crucial attacking metrics.

According to Opta’s radar chart, Elanga ranks among Premier League attacking midfielders and wingers in the top percentiles across all categories, according to the radar chart below.

Elanga’s ability to cross the line is near the top of the scale, making it a must-have for any team that relies on width and delivery. In contrast, neither of Newcastle’s current wingers, Harvey Barnes, or Anthony Gordon, averages more than 4.85 crosses per 90 minutes, while Elanga averages 6.65.

His quick movements and willingness to take on defenders, which add dynamism to Forest’s attack, highlight his directness and willingness to take on defenders. Even his goals per shot ratio reflects a winger’s growing lack of sharpness in front of goal.