Anthony Elanga, a winger for Nottingham Forest, recently addressed speculation linking him to a potential move to Newcastle United. During the summer transfer window, Newcastle reportedly made a late bid of up to £50 million for Elanga after missing out on their primary target, Marc Guehi.
Elanga acknowledged the interest from Newcastle and revealed that he discussed the potential transfer with his Swedish national teammate, Alexander Isak, who plays for Newcastle. He stated, “Isak talked to me about it. But I said the same to him as I say to you. We have a good relationship and good chemistry when we play together. But I have a contract with Nottingham.”
Expressing his contentment with his current club, Elanga highlighted Nottingham Forest’s rich history, noting their two Champions League titles, even though they were won before he was born. He remarked, “It is clear that you can see that Newcastle are interested; it means that I am playing good football when a big club shows interest … But Nottingham is also a big club… I’m happy in Nottingham and have … .”
Elanga joined Nottingham Forest from Manchester United in the summer of 202 … million. In his debut season, he made a significant impact, contributing five goals and nine assists, and played a crucial role in helping the team avoid relegation.
While flattered by the interest from Newcastle, Elanga remains focused on his commitments to Nottingham Forest, aiming to have a successful season with the club.
