In a development that spells fresh misery for Nottingham Forest fans, Premier League rivals Newcastle United have launched serious talks to acquire Forest’s prized winger Anthony Elanga.
According to a recent report by the Daily Mail and confirmed by TransferFeed, Newcastle have officially contacted Nottingham Forest with an offer that could reach a staggering £46.3 million.
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Elanga, the 23-year-old Swedish international, has been a key attacking asset for Forest since joining, and his contract still runs for three more years. Despite this, Newcastle, under manager Eddie Howe—a known admirer of Elanga—are aggressively pursuing the player, hoping to bolster their squad for the coming seasons.
Last year, Newcastle made a desperate deadline-day bid of £35 million, which was rebuffed, but this time the financial stakes appear higher.
The winger himself has been open about the prospect of a move, having discussed Newcastle’s interest with his Sweden teammate Alexander Isak. Although Elanga has expressed happiness at the City Ground, the lure of Newcastle’s ambition and potentially higher wages may prove irresistible.
For Nottingham Forest supporters, this transfer saga underlines the club’s ongoing struggles to hold onto top talent amid the financial muscle and appeal of wealthier Premier League clubs. Losing Elanga would not only be a blow to Forest’s attacking options but a stark reminder of the challenges facing a club trying to compete at the highest level.
As talks continue, Forest fans face the grim prospect of watching one of their brightest talents head to Tyneside, deepening fears about the club’s future competitiveness in England’s top flight.
The saga is far from over, but the writing seems to be on the wall for Nottingham Forest’s star winger.
