Overview

• Howe said he would love to have Anderson back and called the 2024 decision to sell him to Nottingham Forest "very regretful."
• Newcastle sold Anderson for £35m to help comply with Profitability and Sustainability Rules, with Howe saying the club had no choice to avoid sanctions.
• Howe acknowledged the deal represented a significant discount, and reports note Forest’s effective net outlay was closer to £15m due to a £20m goalkeeper move the other way.
• Since leaving, Anderson has become a fixture in Forest’s midfield, starting most league games last season and helping secure European qualification.
• Anderson has broken into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad and is set to face Newcastle at St James’ Park this weekend.