Newcastle United are optimistic of hanging a deal to signal the Nottingham Forest ahead Anthony Elanga after submitting an improved supply price about £55m. Final week Newcastle had a £45m bid rejected however have returned with an elevated supply.
Newcastle and Eddie Howe are long-term admirers of Elanga, who featured for Forest in each Premier League match final season, scoring six targets and offering 11 assists as Nuno Espírito Santo’s aspect certified for the Europa Convention League, returning to European competitors for the primary time since 1995-96. Newcastle certified for the Champions League after ending fifth.
Newcastle are but to finalise a deal for the 23-year-old however have been given encouragement that they’re nearing an settlement.
The Sweden ahead joined Forest from Manchester United, who’re thought to have inserted a sell-on clause within the £15m deal that took Elanga to the Metropolis Floor two years in the past.
He has scored 11 targets in 83 appearances for Forest, the place he’s below contract till 2028.
