Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a move for Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga, here is everything you need to know about the Toon target.
It has been a frustrating transfer window for Newcastle United to say the least.
Eddie Howe has seen four bids rejected for Marc Guehi, meanwhile, the Magpies are still yet to upgrade on their wide options.
That however could all be set to change in the final hours of the window, as Newcastle explore a late deal for Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga.
The potential deal is reportedly developing quickly and is likely to be done before the 11pm deadline.
With that being said, here is everything you need to know about Newcastle’s latest attacking target.
Anthony Elanga age
Anthony David Junior Elanga is currently 22-years-old at the time of writing. He was born on April 27th 2002.
Anthony Elanga height
Anthony Elanga stands at approximately 5ft 9 inches tall (1.78m), using his small frame to weave in and out of option defenders.
Anthony Elanga nationality
Elanga is Swedish having been born in Malmo. He moved to England with his family at 12 years-old eventually being picked up by the Manchester United academy.
Anthony Elanga position
Anthony Elanga primarily played as a right winger last season but he has the ability to play across the frontline, making him a very versatile forward.
Anthony Elanga style of play
Elanga is a very direct winger who loves to take on his man, which will be music to the ears of Toon supporters.
The former Manchester United man is technically superb with his fast dribbling being a key aspect of his game.
He can play across the frontline which will provide Eddie Howe with some much-needed tactical flexibility. The Swede is also a very good presser which will perfectly suit Newcastle’s high-energy system.
Anthony Elanga stats
Anthony Elanga has played for two clubs during his professional senior career, whilst also featuring for the Sweden national team.
| Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| 2021–2023 | Manchester United | 55 | (4) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– | Nottingham Forest | 42 | (5) | (9) |
| International | Apps | Goals | |
| 2022– | Sweden | 17 | (3) |
Anthony Elanga Twitter/X
Elanga is on Instagram and his handle on the Meta-owned social media platform is ‘@anthonyelanga’.
The Swedish international currently has 1.5m followers on Instagram at the time of writing.
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