Newcastle United need to make a big variety of signings this summer, currently in talks to purchase Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Burnley stars.
The Magpies have been quiet in recent transfer windows, but after winning the Carabao Cup and earning themselves a return to the Champions League they’re making moves again.
Eddie Howe is hoping to strengthen a string of positions, with the forward line particularly being checked out.
The left flank is roofed as Howe has Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes at his disposal, but he wants competition for Alexander Isak through the center and for Jacob Murphy on the appropriate.
The Day by day Mail report that the Magpies are ‘pursuing a deal’ for Forest winger Anthony Elanga after a formidable season for the Sweden international.
Still just 23 years old, Elanga scored six goals in 43 appearances in all competitions for Forest as they enjoyed a surprisingly good season competing in the highest half of the Premier League.
The Telegraph report that Newcastle are ‘aware of a price for Elanga’ but there was little movement yet on a possible move.
The Swede only cost Forest £15m when he joined from Manchester United in 2023, but they might likely be searching for over £50m to sell him now.
Chatting with Swedish media over the international break, Elanga said: ‘There may be a number of talk.
‘I deal with what I can do and my focus today was on the match. In football there are at all times rumours. A very powerful thing is that I deal with what I can control.’
Anthony Elanga vs Jacob Murphy
2024/25 Premier League stats
Anthony Elanga
Apps: 38
Goals: 6
Assists: 11
Jacob Murphy
Apps: 35
Goals: 8
Assists: 12
Competition for Isak
Callum Wilson is leaving the club on a free transfer this summer so Newcastle are in need of a brand new striker as back-up and competition for Isak.
Brighton’s Joao Pedro has been touted as that man, with the Telegraph’s report stating that the Brazilian is curious about a move north to St James’ Park.
The 23-year-old scored 10 goals in 27 Premier League games during the last campaign after netting nine times the previous season.
The Seagulls are open to a sale, but have set an asking price of around £59m for the previous Watford forward.
A brand new goalkeeper
At the opposite end of the pitch, Newcastle are curious about a brand new goalkeeper and wish Burnley’s James Trafford.
Whether he would have the opportunity to displace Nick Pope right away is just not clear, however the Magpies have reportedly opened talks for the 22-year-old who was in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad.
The stopper signed for Burnley from Manchester City for £15m in 2023 and has made 73 appearances for the Clarets, firstly within the Premier League and last season within the Championship as they bounced straight back to the highest flight.
Burnley want over £30m for his or her goalkeeper, with Newcastle unwilling to pay that quantity, but discussions proceed.
Trafford had an incredible season with Burnley as they finished second within the Championship with a scarcely believable defensive record.
The goalkeeper kept 29 clean sheets in 45 games, conceding just 16 goals.
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