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Nottingham Forest signed Anthony Elanga from Manchester United in July 2023
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Newcastle United have agreed a £55m fee with Nottingham Forest for winger Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle are seeking to strengthen their attacking options as they prepare for their return to the Champions League following a fifth-placed Premier League finish last season.
The Sweden forward, 23, scored six goals and produced 11 assists for Nuno Espirito Santo's side during their successful 2024-25 Premier League season.
Newcastle have yet to pay a fee for a player this summer, with 18-year-old Spanish winger Antonio Cordero the only new arrival on a free transfer from Malaga.
Forest are believed to have paid £15m to sign Elanga from Manchester United on a five-year-deal in 2023.
He had arrived at Old Trafford at the age of 12 and made 55 appearances before moving to the City Ground.