Newcastle United’s interest in Anthony Elanga is no secret for Magpies fans.
It wasn’t back in 2024, and it certainly isn’t now, despite Eddie Howe seeing a £35m [$47m] approach rejected by Nottingham Forest last summer.
That did not deter Howe from dropping an improved offer ahead of the 2024/25 season, with a £50m [$68m] bid made on transfer deadline day, only for Forest to again turn it down
Howe is hoping 2025 can be third time lucky in his pursuit of the Sweden international with his transfer budget boosted by UEFA Champions League qualification.
A rumoured £45m [$61m] offer has fallen short in recent weeks, but Forest are prepared to listen to bids that meet their £60m [$81m] valuation, according to The I.
What is the latest on Anthony Elanga to Newcastle?
Newcastle remain quietly confident a deal can be struck and are ready to stretch to £50m [$68m] again for the former Manchester United man.
According to above report, negotiations remain active between the clubs, and the Newcastle view the continued dialogue as a positive signal.
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A move to Elanga is not expected to the Magpies sole move this month as Howe also chases down Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
Former Man United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown, speaking to Football Insider, claimed Elanga is keen on a move.
“From what I hear, it’ll take at least £60m for them to accept an offer.
“Ideally, they’d like to keep him because he’s been a big part of their progress this season. Having direct wingers allows them to play the way they do.
“I don’t know the exact terms of his contract, but I believe when Man United let him go, they had a clause to get a percentage of his future sales. So if they sell him, they’ll want to bump up that price and make the most money they can.”
With Forest qualifying for the Europa Conference League, Elanga is viewed as crucial to Nuno Espirito Santo’s plans, and that will keep talks going at the City Ground.
Nevertheless, if Newcastle edge closer to their demand, a breakthrough could still come.
