Anthony Elanga is poised to travel to Newcastle to undergo a medical and complete the £55m move; the Nottingham Forest winger is understood to be excited to play for a club in the Champions League
Newcastle have agreed a fee of £55m to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest
Although there are still the finer points of the deal to be sorted, it is understood the framework of it is agreed.
Newcastle launched an offer of £55m late last week and discussions since are understood to have centred on the structure of the payments.
Elanga is poised to travel to Newcastle to undergo a medical and complete the move once things are finalised.
He is understood to be excited to play for a club in the Champions League.
"It was in those very sessions where he prepared for his most productive season with 18 goal contributions in 43 appearances across all competitions. It's in his final ball where Elanga added a further dimension to his game
"Ambitions, while admitting they played a big part in his development, during and after life at Manchester United, were kept personal, but the desire to improve on his previous year was loud.
"In many ways, it was the breakout after the breakout for Elanga. The 23-year-old became the embodiment of Nottingham Forest's threat on the counter, punishing sides as Forest narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification.
"Elanga added a new dimension to his game at the City Ground, with his creative return of 11 league assists, building on nine from the previous campaign. He'll have eyes on further developing this area as he prepares to link up with his Swedish compatriot, and key marksman, Alexander Isak, at St James' Park and a manager in Eddie Howe who has long been an admirer.
"His former club Man Utd may or may not have foreseen the impact Elanga could have, but they may rue letting the Carrington-grown talent leave in 2023. However, Elanga's decision to depart Old Trafford is unlikely to be one he regrets as he gears up for Champions League football on the Toon."
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