Forest winger Elanga signs for Newcastle

Newcastle on Friday announced the signing of Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga for a reported fee of o52 million ($70 million). The 23-year-old Sweden international has signed a long-term deal with Eddie Howe’s team, who are preparing to return to the Champions League after a fifth-placed finish last season.

The fee is worth up to o55 million including o3 million in performance-related add-ons, reports said. “I’m delighted to welcome Anthony to Newcastle,” said Howe. “He has been a key target for us so I’m delighted to secure him at this early part of pre-season.