Overview

• Howe said he would love to have Anderson back one day while stressing he respects the player’s current club.
• He explained that Newcastle accepted the transfer to avoid a possible points deduction and because they lacked negotiating leverage.
• Reporting notes Newcastle effectively netted about £15m after a linked £20m outlay for goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, now on loan at Sevilla.
• Anderson has since become a mainstay in Nottingham Forest’s midfield and has been involved with England under Thomas Tuchel.
• The 22-year-old is set to face his former club at St James’ Park this weekend.