GOOD NEWS Anthony Elanga: Newcastle agree £52m transfer fee to sign Nottingham Forest forward this summer

⚽️ Transfer Agreement Agreed –£52m Base Fee, Up to £55m with Add‑Ons

* **Sky Sports** reports Newcastle’s

United have agreed a **£52 million** base transfer fee with Nottingham Forest for Anthony Elanga, rising to **£55 million** with performance-related add-ons. Elanga is now in Newcastle to complete his medical and seal the deal..

* Earlier bids of **£45 million** and around **£55 million** were turned down before the recent agreement

* Other outlets, including **Transfermarkt**, have cited a fee of roughly **€64 million** (\~£55 million)

* The initial **£52m** fee can escalate to **£55m** based on add-ons tied to Elanga’s performance

* The two clubs are finalizing how payments will be scheduled over the coming days

* Elanga is expected to sign a **long-term contract**, with sources like Fabrizio Roma seeno confirming personal terms are settled

## 🧮 Financial Implications – Sell‑On Windfall for Manchester United

 

* When Forest signed Elanga from Manchester United in July 2023, the deal included a **15% sell-on clause**.

* With a sale fee of **£55m**, Forest stands to profit around **£40m**, meaning Manchester United would receive roughly **£6m** from the transfer

* This injection will benefit United as they pursue further signings this ..

* Elanga is the **magpies’ first major signing** this summer—and a clear statement of intent, especially with Champions League football returning

* Manager **Eddie Howe** sees Elanga’s electric pace, work rate, and versatility (he can play both wings and as a forward) as highly fitting his system

* **Fee rationale**: part of Newcastle’s broader move to strengthen ahead of their Champions League campaign; Elanga adds dynamism alongside players like Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon

* During last season with Forest, the **23-year-old** struck up **6 goals** and **11–12 assists**, featuring in all 38 Premier League games

* Elite analysts flagged his creativity—only Mohamed Salah and Newcastle’s Murphy had more Premier League assists—alongside incredible **pace, pressing intensity, and stamina**

* His season also earned **Player of the Month** and **Goal of the Month** awards in March .

 

1. **Champions League-ready attack**

Elanga brings raw speed and precision crossing—complementing the focal striker Isak and providing width and pressing power.

 

2. **Depth & rotation**

Adds rotational options alongside Gordon, Murphy, and Barnes, helping the squad cope with top-flight and European demands.

 

3. **Tactical flexibility**

Can play both right and left flank, or be shifted centrally—giving Howe flexibility during games.

 

4. **Cost-conscious structure**

Paying around **£52–55m** now avoids inflated future bids like those for Bryan Mbeumo or Joao Pedro (around £60m +)

* **Forest** had resisted Newcastle’s bids for weeks but appear now satisfied with the structure of the deal .

* **Fans** were divided: some thought £50m+ too much, others recognised his value after consistent performances .

* **Newcastle supporters** are looking forward to his introduction ahead of the CL campaign.

 

* Elanga is set to **undergo a medical** imminently—reports suggest this will happen within 48 hours

* Once medicals and paperwork finish, he’ll be unveiled, complete orientation, and link up for preseason—likely starting alongside new teammate **William Osula**

* **Callum Wilson** has already departed, freeing up a spot in the front line .

| Fee | £52m upfront, up to £55m with add-ons |

| Structure | Finalising payment schedule |

| Player contract | Long-term agreed |

| Medical | Scheduled within 48hrs |

| MU sell-on | \~£6m to Man Utd |

| Impact | Boosts CL attack depth and..

## 🚀 What’s Next for Newcastle?

 

After sealing this deal, Newcastle are still active in the window:

 

* **James Trafford** (Burnley goalkeeper) and **Giorgio Scalvini** (Atalanta centre-back) are also targets—making this a transformative summer

* The club is also divesting, with **Sean Longstaff** close to a move to Leeds for £12m

This move signals Newcastle’s ambition: challenging domestically and in Europe. Landing Elanga at around **£52–55m** shows boldness, and he brings vital attributes—**pace, pressing, creativity, and stamina**—tailored for Eddie Howe’s system. With Champions League football returning, Elanga fits the profile of a player built to thrive under pressure.

 

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