Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sell Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United.
After two years at Nottingham Forest, Anthony Elanga will join Newcastle United in a £55m deal, which includes £5m in extras.
Elanga has established himself as one of the best wide players in the Premier League over the last couple of seasons.
The Sweden international registered 18 goal involvements last term and will certainly be very difficult to replace.
However, fans believe the club may have found an upgrade after the latest rumour emerging out of the City Ground.
- READ MORE: Nottingham Forest fans have a lot to say about selling Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest fans think Johan Bakayoko is an upgrade on Anthony Elanga
Nottingham Forest are set to open talks to sign Johan Bakayoko, who is valued at around £30m by Dutch giants PSV.
Bakayoko was on Forest’s radar last summer and is clearly admired by Nuno Espirito Santo.
Supporters have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to react to the transfer rumour and they’re all saying the same thing.
“Monumental upgrade,” @Estewow posted.
“Huge replacement Top recruitment,” @Hatib147 commented.
@NFFC_EPL added: “Big signing if we pull this off – exciting talent Bakayoko for Elanga with 20+ mil to use on other signings. Hope we can get this one wrapped up.”
@ImJamieMartin said: “Cooking. For those worried about losing Elanga, please remember the staff who brought him to the club… Trust the process – it got us back to Europe!”
“I remember him ripping us apart in a friendly a few years ago. Sangare played also,” @forestlads explained.
“Would love him. Every time I’ve watched him play he has looked quality but unfortunately I can’t see him coming to us,” @mjgrace82 admitted.
Bakayoko stats 2024/25
Bakayoko enjoyed a pretty productive season for PSV, registering 15 goal contributions across all competitions.
- 47 appearances
- 12 goals
- 3 assists
The 18-cap Belgium international’s underlying data is really impressive, too, as he ranks in the top one per cent for progressive carries per 90 compared to his positional peers across Europe, as per FBref.
He also sits in the top one per cent for progressive passes received, evincing his willingness to make forward runs, which will certainly suit Forest’s style of play.
So, all the data suggest he’d be a top signing for the Tricky Trees and one that’d leave money in the bank to strengthen other areas.
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