Manchester United are watching Anthony Elanga’s situation very closely as the Nottingham Forest star attracts major interest.
Manchester United are looking to sell a host of attacking players this summer as Ruben Amorim prepares for his first full Premier League season.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony are all available after returning to Old Trafford from loan spells.
Alejandro Garnacho has been told to leave United, and Rasmus Hojlund is being linked with Napoli, so there could be huge changes through United’s attacking ranks.
United snapped up Matheus Cunha and are looking to raise funds for further signings, with one former winger potentially able to help bring in some more cash.
Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga in action against Everton.
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Newcastle United bid for former Manchester United talent Anthony Elanga
United sold Anthony Elanga to Nottingham Forest in 2023, allowing the Swedish wide man to chase first-team football away from Old Trafford.
Elanga struggled for opportunities under Erik ten Hag and simply had to leave United to further his career.
The 23-year-old joined Forest and hasn’t looked back, playing a vital role in Nuno Espirito Santo’s counter-attacking side.
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Elanga bagged five goals and nine assists in his first Forest season, before improving on those numbers with six goals and 11 assists last term.
The rapid wide man is now attracting interest, and The Athletic claim Newcastle United have had a huge bid rejected for Elanga.
The Magpies have offered £45million for Elanga, but Forest have stood firm and snubbed the bid.
TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook suggests Forest want £60million for Elanga – four times the price they signed him for in 2023.
Newcastle are now weighing up whether to make another move for Elanga, with United watching on with real interest.
Manchester United wait on Anthony Elanga sell-on clause
United sold Elanga for just £15million, which now looks frighteningly low considering his valuation just two years on.
Elanga has thrived at Forest and now deserves the huge price tag on his head.
United may be a little disappointed to have sold so cheaply, but could still benefit from an Elanga move.
United inserted a sell-on clause into Elanga’s Forest move, meaning a portion of any transfer fee will head to Old Trafford.
It’s unclear just how much United stand to earn, but a new and improved offer from Newcastle could not only see Elanga move on but also boost United’s bank balance.
That could be crucial in terms of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, with United potentially hoping to see a deal materialise.