Anthony Elanga now en route to Tyneside on Tuesday with medical booked in – Sky Sports

Monday night brought the very welcome news that Newcastle United had finally agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest for the signing of Anthony Elanga.

David Ornstein of The Athletic revealing that the fine details of the deal had been agreed.

The man from The Athletic stating that the deal is a guaranteed £52m, plus potential add-ons that are ‘considered difficult to achieve’ once Anthony Elanga joins United.

Anthony Elanga having agreed personal terms with Newcastle United on a five year contract.

Now on Tuesday afternoon, Sky Sports have reported that Anthony Elanga is en route to Tyneside.

The winger travelling from Portugal it has been reported.

Sky Sports state that the Anthony Elanga medical is booked in and that will begin this (Tuesday) evening.

Once the deal is done, the Forest winger will then join his new Newcastle United teammates for pre-season, with a training camp in Austria coming up.

This then begs the question, why exactly are United buying Anthony Elanga, what does he have to offer?

This is essential reading below, an explanation on BBC Sport detailing what the 23 year would bring to Tyneside.

I thought Anthony Elanga would be a very good signing if a deal could be done, having read this, I am even more excited now.

BBC Sport report:

‘Newcastle United’s pursuit of Anthony Elanga underlines just how far the Swedish winger’s stock has risen after a stellar 2024-25 campaign with Nottingham Forest.

With an improved £55m offer reportedly on the table, the Magpies are hoping to add his pace, precision, and end-product to their ranks ahead of a crucial season.

Elanga’s statistical profile paints the picture of a player not just improving, but excelling in some of the most important attacking metrics. The radar chart below, provided by Opta via FBref, shows Elanga ranking in the top percentiles among Premier League attacking midfielders and wingers across multiple categories.

A percentile score reflects how a player compares to his positional peers – being in the 80th percentile for goal-creating actions means Elanga outperforms 80% of similar players in that key attacking measure. His high percentile for shot-on-target percentage signals not just an eye for goal but efficiency in making goalkeepers work – he doesn’t waste chances.

His crossing ability sits near the top of the scale, a vital asset for any team relying on width and delivery. For comparison, none of Newcastle’s current wingers – Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, or Anthony Gordon – averages more than 4.85 crosses per 90 minutes, while Elanga averages 6.65.

Meanwhile, his progressive carries – how frequently he moves the ball towards goal – highlight his directness and willingness to take on defenders, adding dynamism to Forest’s attack. Even his goals per shot ratio reflects a sharpness in front of goal that is increasingly rare among wingers.

For Newcastle, these numbers represent everything they need: pace, efficiency, and creativity in the final third. Elanga, who can play wide or centrally, fits the profile of a player who could unlock defences both at home and in Europe.

His numbers aren’t padded by penalties or purple patches; they reflect consistent, high-level contribution. At 23, he still has room to grow…

Elanga is already among the Premier League’s most valuable wide players.’