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Anthony Elanga in motion for Nottingham Forest (Photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs)
Newcastle United are understood to be attempting once more for the potential switch of Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.
The Sweden worldwide has carried out effectively at Forest and so they’ve already rejected a gap provide of £45m for him this summer time, as first reported by the Athletic’s David Ornstein.
Nonetheless, sources with a detailed understanding of the scenario have knowledgeable CaughtOffside that Newcastle have maintained contacts over Elanga.
A number of sources have confirmed that Newcastle are eager to attempt once more for Elanga, who may value as a lot as £60m.
On the identical time, the Magpies are additionally conserving their choices open with an curiosity in Brighton ahead Joao Pedro, CaughtOffside understands.
Can Newcastle signal Anthony Elanga or Joao Pedro?
Newcastle are clearly prioritising attacking signings this summer time, however will they find yourself signing Elanga or Pedro?
It appears NUFC are nonetheless engaged on a lot of completely different choices, with Elanga trying just like the precedence, however with Pedro additionally of their sights.
One difficulty is that Forest are decided to maintain Elanga, whereas it has appeared clear for a while that Brighton can be open to promoting Pedro for the best value.
Newcastle aiming for robust switch window
Newcastle want summer time after qualifying for the Champions League, however that will even imply conserving their star names in addition to including extra.
CaughtOffside understands that Alexander Isak stays a high goal for the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, however Newcastle haven’t any intention of promoting, until anybody is available in with loopy cash similar to £150m.
There’s additionally been some speak of Anthony Gordon being eyed by Arsenal, and that’s the place Elanga may very well be a perfect signing to come back in to make sure Eddie Howe’s aspect stay robust in assault.
