Anthony Elanga: Newcastle agree £55m switch charge to signal Nottingham Forest ahead this summer season | Soccer Information
Newcastle have agreed a charge of £55m to signal Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.
Though there are nonetheless the finer factors of the deal to be sorted, it’s understood the framework of it’s agreed.
Newcastle launched a proposal of £55m late final week and discussions since are understood to have centred on the construction of the funds.
Elanga is poised to journey to Newcastle to endure a medical and full the transfer as soon as issues are finalised.
He’s understood to be excited to play for a membership within the Champions League.
Wilson to go away Newcastle
Callum Wilson has left Newcastle on a free switch
Earlier on Monday, Newcastle confirmed Callum Wilson will depart the membership this summer season.
The 33-year-old signed for the Magpies from Bournemouth in a deal value simply over £19m in 2020 and went on to make 130 appearances for the membership throughout all competitions, scoring 49 targets.
Chatting with the official membership web site in his official parting message to the Magpies, Wilson mentioned: “It is time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years within the Toon.
“Thanks for every little thing. We stood robust collectively via the highs and a few lows to assist the membership expertise new heights.
“I’m so proud to have worn the long-lasting quantity 9 shirt and to have added a little bit extra historical past to it. Scoring on the Gallowgate Finish actually is as particular as they are saying.
“All good issues come to an finish however there is not any doubt Newcastle United will at all times have a spot in mine and my households hearts. Thanks for the recollections.”
Aina indicators new Forest deal
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Can Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina assist Joe Thomlinson recreate his purpose of the season contender vs West Ham from this previous season?
In higher new for Forest, Ola Aina has signed a brand new three yr contract at Nottingham Forest extending his keep on the membership till the summer season of 2028.
Aina joined Forest on a free switch from Torino in 2023.
“I am over the moon, I am unable to wait to proceed this journey with the membership,” the Nigeria worldwide informed the membership’s web site.
“It is at all times felt like a house ever since I joined and I am completely happy to be right here. Now my focus is on getting ready for the brand new season effectively and getting again to onerous work.”
Sky Sports activities to point out 215 stay Premier League video games from subsequent season
From subsequent season, Sky Sports activities’ Premier League protection will improve from 128 matches to not less than 215 video games solely stay.
And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League video games subsequent season are on Sky Sports activities.