Overview

• Newcastle have finalised the transfer of 23-year-old Swedish winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a five-year contract worth an initial £52 million plus £3 million in add-ons.
• Elanga’s six goals and 11 assists in 38 Premier League appearances last season underline the pace and creativity Eddie Howe sought to rejuvenate Newcastle’s attack.
• The structured fee triggers a £5 million sell-on payment from Forest to Manchester United under the original transfer agreement.
• Elanga has joined pre-season training on Tyneside as Newcastle prepares for domestic competition and a return to Europe’s top club tournament.
• Newcastle have concurrently submitted a £40 million offer to Burnley for goalkeeper James Trafford to strengthen their defensive ranks.