Anthony Elanga is getting closer and closer to becoming a Newcastle United player, as Toon officials finally step up their recruitment drive.
Geordie Boot Boys understand that Newcastle are pushing hard to sign Elanga, with a deal to sign the Nottingham Forest winger now close.
It was reported by Fabrizio Romano on Thursday night that Newcastle have offered £55million for Elanga, which is £10million more than the Magpies’ opening bid.
A deal is going in the right direction, and a further update from Romano provides even more hope for the Toon Army.
Anthony Elanga runs past Fabian Schar with the ball during Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United.
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Newcastle United attempting to agree personal terms with Anthony Elanga
As well as a new offer being submitted for the 23-year-old, Fabrizio Romano believes that discussions regarding personal terms are close to a positive conclusion.
Following his claim of a new offer, Romano posted on X again about Newcastle United’s pursuit of Anthony Elanga.
“More on Newcastle and Anthony Elanga exclusive story,” he wrote.
“Club optimistic to get final green light from Nottingham Forest after £55m bid revealed tonight.
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“Personal terms also close to being agreed as #NUFC want to get it done as soon as possible.”
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Club optimistic to get final green light from Nottingham Forest after £55m bid revealed tonight.
Personal terms also close to being agreed as #NUFC want to get it done as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/7vUnswREFf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2025
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Newcastle United were right all along about Anthony Elanga
It was reported in late June that Newcastle were launching a triple bid for Elanga, Joao Pedro and James Trafford. At the time, Elanga felt like the least likely to arrive at St James’ Park.
However, Pedro has gone to Chelsea, while Newcastle’s pursuit of Trafford is rumbling on. It was claimed at the start of the week that Trafford to Newcastle was close, but a deal is yet to be finalised.
Suddenly it is Elanga who appears to be the closest to joining Eddie Howe’s Magpies, with Newcastle on course to be proven right about the Sweden international.
After the opening offer was swiftly rejected, Geordie Boot Boys reported that Newcastle believed Elanga wanted to join them. That belief from inside St James’ Park appears to have been correct, with personal terms now close to being agreed.
Every aspect of this deal appears to be heading in the direction that Newcastle United want, as Howe closes in on his first major signing for two years.