Man Utd set for major transfer boost as £55m Premier League switch moves closer
Newcastle United are pushing to sign Nottingham Forest star Anthony Elanga after making a second bid worth in the region of £55million. And Manchester United may be among the parties hoping to see a deal done.
After seeing a £45m offer turned down, the Magpies have come back with a £50m bid with up to £5m in add-ons. If Newcastle can finalise an agreement with the Tricky Trees, United could reap the benefits of the sell-on clause they put in place two years ago.
The Red Devils sold Elanga for £15m in 2023 and the Sweden international has thrived since. The Forest winger featured in all 38 Premier League games in 2024/25 and scored six goals and providing 11 assists as the club qualified for the Conference League.
United are reported to hold a clause that entitles them to 15 per cent of any profit Forest make on Elanga. That would see Ruben Amorim's side rake in around £6m if their Premier League rivals do earn a £55m fee.
Personal terms are unlikely to be an issue between player and club, per the Mail. Though Newcastle may yet find rivals for Elanga's signature, with Aston Villa also said to be monitoring the situation.
Newcastle, who can offer Elanga the opportunity to play in the Champions League, have a long-term interest in the player. The club failed to land the 23-year-old last summer when an approach was knocked back.
On that occasion, the Tyneside team were willing to pay £45m fee which included an initial £30m payment, a swap deal for Miguel Almiron and two potential further £5m payments. Newcastle could find more success this summer however, and a greater fee for United.
' There is a lot of talk," Elanga said while on international duty last month, per Sport Witness. "I focus on what I can do and my focus today was on the match. In football there are always rumours. The most important thing is that I focus on what I can control.'
'I guess there will always be scouts wherever I play," he added. "As long as I stay focused and do my best in the match.
"I just keep my focus and what I can control. That's what I can do on and off the field. I focus on the next day and action. That's what I can do."
United would be happy to see a boost to their funds as they attempt to add to their squad this summer. The Red Devils have already seen two bids rejected for Bryan Mbeumo and are looking to add a new striker to their squad.
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