Newcastle United finally have a ‘deal in place’ to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.
It had been reported on Sunday that Elanga to Newcastle United was close, and now an agreement is in place between the two clubs.
Elanga is excited to join Newcastle, with Geordie Boot Boys told that the 23-year-old will cost an initial £55million.
There are add-ons on top of that, while the reason for the deal being delayed has now been revealed.
Anthony Elanga celebrates scoring for Nottingham Forest against Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
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Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United delayed by agent change
On 4th July, Newcastle were ‘not far away’ from signing Elanga. However, it took a few more days for an offer to be fully accepted.
Speaking to Geordie Boot Boys, TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has explained that the deal was never in doubt and that the delay was due to Elanga changing agents.
“The deal is in place,” he said.
“Newcastle came back with add-ons that Forest wanted and I am told it is £55million plus £5million.
“We can confirm the issue was to do with Elanga changing agents and around that, but the deal was never really in doubt.”
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Nottingham Forest wanted £60million for Elanga, and that is exactly what they will get if all add-ons are activated. Newcastle will hope it is money well spent, as Howe gets set to land a long-term target.
How Eddie Howe has reacted to Newcastle United agreeing a deal for Anthony Elanga
Newcastle United are closing in on their first major signing since 2023. The PSR shackles are finally off, as Eddie Howe gets set to welcome a new player to his Newcastle United squad.
Unsurprisingly, the Newcastle United manager is absolutely delighted according to Bailey.
“I’m told Eddie Howe is over the moon with the deal and I dare say a little bit relieved,” he said.
There will certainly be relief, as the Magpies have endured plenty of setbacks so far this summer. The most recent one came when Newcastle missed out on Joao Pedro to Chelsea.
But there looks set to be no missing out on Elanga, who Howe has wanted for a long time. Newcastle United tried to sign him twice in 2024, and now it is third time lucky in 2025.