Overview

• Newcastle secured Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term contract for an initial £52 million plus £3 million in add-ons.
• The 23-year-old Swedish winger contributed six goals and 11 assists in 38 Premier League appearances last season, bolstering the club’s pace on the flanks.
• Shortly after finalising Elanga’s transfer, Newcastle lodged a reported £40 million bid for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, with nearly half tied to performance add-ons.
• Manager Eddie Howe plans to press on with defensive recruitment by targeting a centre-back, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi discussed as a leading option.
• These signings represent Howe’s first major moves under Newcastle’s profit and sustainability rules as the club builds for a Champions League return.