Insider confirms developments that boost Newcastle chances of signing attacker

Newcastle are hopeful of signing not less than one attacker this summer time, and their hopes of getting one in all their targets appears to have been boosted in current days.

It’s no secret that Newcastle are out there for a proper winger, which is a place that they’ve been eager to handle for not less than 12 months. And regardless of showing to overlook out on Bryan Mbeumo, they’ve recognized a brand new main goal for the place: Anthony Elanga.

Newcastle need Elanga and Joao Pedro to be signed this summer time, and regarding the former, current developments look to have given the Carabao Cup winners a lift to their hopes.

Nottingham Forest engaged on Anthony Elanga alternative

Chatting with Soccer Insider, former scout Mick Brown has revealed that Nottingham Forest have began to organize for all times after Elanga.

“Forest are engaged on discovering replacements for Elanga. He’s been terrific for Forest and his explosive tempo has been an actual asset to them and he’s been an enormous a part of their success and the best way they play underneath Nuno. They took an opportunity when he got here in from Man United and it’s paid off for them.

“Now, there’s a number of speak about a transfer to Newcastle and if he’s going to go, the membership are going to want anyone to fill that hole. They’re more likely to go down the identical route of signing a youthful participant who they’ll develop. And it’ll have to be like-for-like given the function he has performed and the way that’s benefited his teammates.

“I’m certain they’ll have already got their eye on a couple of gamers they usually’ll be placing collectively an inventory, as a result of whereas they don’t wish to lose Elanga, they might don’t have any selection.”

It stays to be seen whether or not Newcastle are in a position to signal Elanga this summer time. Regardless of Nottingham Forest replacements, they won’t sanction a sale until their valuation is matched.