Newcastle have launched a £55million bid for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, according to reports.
Anthony Elanga: A wanted man
The Magpies aren't messing about, are they? They've put a hefty £55million on the table for Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga. The 23-year-old Swede has been making waves in the Premier League, and now it looks like he's got a big decision to make.
Elanga's stellar 2024/25 campaign
Last season was Elanga's best yet. He bagged six goals and 12 assists in 43 games, helping Forest secure a spot in the UEFA Conference League. Not too shabby, eh?
The race for Elanga's signature
Newcastle and Aston Villa are both keen on signing Elanga, but Forest aren't going to let him go without a fight. They've already knocked back a £45million bid from the Magpies, and now they're holding out for at least £60million. Greedy bastards, if you ask me.
Champions League football vs Europa League
Both Newcastle and Villa can offer Elanga European football next season, but the Toon have the edge with Champions League football. Villa, on the other hand, will be slumming it in the Europa League. But let's be real, both clubs are desperate for a player of Elanga's caliber.
Newcastle's transfer woes
Newcastle have been struggling to land their top targets this summer. They missed out on Joao Pedro to Chelsea, and they're likely to lose out on Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United. And to top it all off, they could lose star man Anthony Gordon to Liverpool for a whopping £100m. Ouch.
In conclusion, Elanga is a hot commodity right now, and it's no surprise that clubs are fighting tooth and nail to sign him. But with Forest playing hardball, it remains to be seen whether Newcastle or Villa will be able to get their man. One thing's for sure, though - this transfer saga is far from over.
