TRANSFER TWIST: Elanga Absent From Forest Camp as Newcastle Eye Shock Swoop
TRANSFER TWIST: Elanga Absent From Forest Camp as Newcastle Eye Shock Swoop
Nottingham Forest news that Anthony Elanga was missing from Man Utd pre-season team has seen fans sent into shock at the growing belief that a Premier League move might just be on the cards. The Swedish winger was one of the few bright spots for a struggling Celta side last season, impressing with his lightning pace and attacking impetus, and is now reportedly attracting attention from another La Liga team.
Sources also confirmed among forest objects Elanga was excused from training, prompting chatter about transfer horse-trading. The club itself has yet to comment on the matter, however those close to the player indicate talks are progressing rapidly as Newcastle continue to push to strengthen out wide ahead of the new season.
It is a dramatic turn for a player who joined Forest from Manchester United only last summer. Elanga quickly endeared himself to the City Ground faithful, giving them an unpredictability in their attack which was crucial in several of his early games. HIS to skill to pull defenders apart and his work rate have certainly caught the eye of Eddie Howe who is thought to be a huge admirer.
The Magpies, building towards another shot at European football, are looking for depth and variety in the wide positions, and Elanga checks all the boxes – young, proven in the Premier League, hungry to take the next step.
Forest supporters will surely be upset for Elanga to be leaving so early, particularly as he has helped himself to become a standout performer. But a large fee is predicted and with the player likely to have aspirations of performing in a bigger theater, the transfer saga could just be beginning.
In the short term, silence from both sides is just stoking the fire. One thing’s for certain – it’s a move that would make one summer window look very different for both sides.
