Newcastle United have completed the signing of Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga.
The 23-year-old has joined for £55million on a long-term deal and is Eddie Howe’s first major addition of the summer.
The Swedish international will boost Newcastle’s attacking ranks as they return to the Champions League next season.
Elanga scored six times and claimed 11 assists for Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest side last season as they qualified for Europe.
‘I’m delighted to welcome Anthony to Newcastle United. He has been a key target for us so I’m delighted to secure him at this early part of pre-season,’ Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said.
‘He is an exciting talent with attributes that make him a unique attacking threat. His pace, energy and ability to create and score goals will strengthen us and complement the way we want to play.
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga
Elanga is Newcastle’s first summer signing and his number will be decided in pre-season
Elanga scored six times and claimed 11 assists for Espirito Santo’s Forest side last season
‘Anthony is hungry to develop even further with us and to achieve success here, and we’re all looking forward to working with him.’
Elanga added: ‘I’m excited, I’m really happy but most importantly I’m ready. I’m ready to put on this black and white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football.
‘I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I’m really happy to be here now. The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of.
‘I really want to buy into the culture, into the DNA of this club. I’m really happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.’
Elanga’s shirt number will be decided during pre-season.
The winger joined Forest for £15m in 2023 on a five-year deal and has scored 11 times in 82 appearances.
Manchester United, his former club, are also owed an estimated 15 per cent of the profit from any sale.
The former Nottingham Forest forward has signed on a long-term deal at St James’ Park
The 23-year-old Sweden international is Eddie Howe’s first addition of the summer window
He joined United aged 12 before making his Premier League debut in 2021, going on to make 39 league appearances for the Red Devils, scoring three times.
The 23-year-old will link up with international team-mate Alexander Isak at St James’ Park, while his best friend is William Osula, Newcastle’s back-up striker.
Elanga has already scored four goals in 22 senior appearances for Sweden.
Last season the Swede featured in all 38 of Nottingham Forest’s Premier League fixtures, recording the league’s third highest number of assists.
His 20 assists for Forest over the past two seasons ranked only behind Mohamed Salah and Ollie Watkins.
Elanga’s arrival comes as a welcome boost Newcastle confirmed that Callum Wilson would be leaving after five years at the club.
The 33-year-old scored 49 goals at the club but departed after the expiry of his contract.
Newcastle also hope to sign a goalkeeper, centre-back and a forward this window.
