In a recent report, journalist Dominic Scurr mentioned that Newcastle United are close to recruiting Nottingham Forest playmaker Anthony Elanga. It is believed that the Magpies are eyeing a move to

The Swede has travelled to Newcastle to complete a medical with the deal – which could rise to £55m with incentive add ons – expected to be completed this week. Elanga scored six goals and produced 11 assists to help guide Forest to seventh place last season.

Newcastle United have reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of Anthony Elanga, agreeing a deal worth up to £55 million ($74.8m) with Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old Sweden international, who starred in all 38 Premier League games last season,