Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest plays during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on May 11, 2025
Anthony Elanga ahead of Nottingham Forest's clash against Leicester City
Newcastle United could welcome four new faces to St. James' Park next week. The Magpies have had a slow start to the summer transfer window, with .
The Premier League outfit managed to wrap up a deal for Antonio Cordero at the start of last month. Newcastle signed the 18-year-old winger following the expiration of his contract at Malaga, where .
While there's a lot to be excited about with Cordero, he's set to go out on loan. Fortunately for the Magpies, .
Newcastle don't play their first pre-season game until July 19 when they lock horns with Celtic, and .
So, with that being said, the Chronicle has looked at what deals Newcastle could close next week.
Anthony Elanga
Elanga would be a super signing for the Magpies. The Chronicle understands that , but they still have some way to go before agreeing a fee.
It's also said that the Magpies are yet to agree personal terms with Elanga. claim that Newcastle have recently submitted an improved offer worth £55m for the Sweden international after an initial £45m bid was knocked back.
The report claims that Elanga is one of Howe's 'top targets', and he's thought to be 'intrigued by the project'. After missing out on Joao Pedro to Chelsea, Newcastle must do what it takes to land the former Manchester United ace.
Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest
Giorgio Scalvini
Scalvini would be a great coup for Newcastle. According to , Newcastle view the Atalanta defender as a 'top target' as they look to strengthen Howe's backline in preparation for the Champions League.
The report claims Scalvini, who bounced back well from two serious injuries last season, could be available for £30m. In 2021, Gian Piero Gasperini tipped him to become the 'new Alessandro Bastoni'.
As quoted by , the 21-year-old centre-back's former Atalanta manager said: "In my opinion, Scalvini is here [in the first-team] this year. He's giving me excellent sensations.
"He may be a new Bastoni, but right now it's a feeling. In certain positions, Atalanta can use the academy a lot, without wasting resources on players from elsewhere."
Giorgio Scalvini speaks to the media (Image: Getty Images Europe)
Matteo
Guendouzi would give Newcastle more steel in the middle of the park. According to the Italian newspaper , as quoted by the , the Magpies and Aston Villa could battle it out for the Marseille ace this summer.
James Trafford
Trafford could be the perfect successor to Nick Pope. According to the , Newcastle could push to sign the Burnley goalkeeper 'as early as next week', but the Magpies are yet to meet his valuation.
It's said that there's 'ongoing communication' between the two clubs. The Chronicle understands as Newcastle grow confident in their pursuit.
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