Overview

• Eddie Howe said he would love to bring Elliot Anderson back to Newcastle while stressing he respects the player’s current Nottingham Forest status.
• Newcastle sold the academy graduate to Forest for £35 million in July 2024 to avoid a potential points deduction under Profit & Sustainability rules.
• Howe described the transfer as rushed against a PSR deadline and confirmed Newcastle were in no position to insert a buy-back clause.
• Related dealings meant Newcastle effectively netted about £15 million after spending £20 million on goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos as part of the overall arrangement.
• Elliot Anderson has since become a Forest regular and an England international, with selection to Thomas Tuchel’s latest squad as he returns to St James’ Park as an opponent.