Anthony Elanga became the first major acquisition of Newcastle United this summer.
Nottingham Forest desperately wants to keep their star -wing player, but the player desperately wants to move to St James’ Park.
A long -term objective for Eddie Howe, who had previously tried NUFC to contract, but Forest refused to sell.
In July 2025, however, Anthony Elanga finally became a Newcastle United player, in a deal that allegedly cost £ 55 million, guaranteed by £ 52 million and then to another £ 3 million in future add-ons.
By adapting to the requirements and expectations of Eddie Howe, but also to his new environment and teammates, the former Forest-Vleugel player has so far had a changing form for Newcastle United.
I think the two Champions League matches are the clear highlights.
Newcastle’s best and most dangerous player in the first half against Barcelona, Elanga’s pace and the direct walk opened the visitors. In particular, we created two great opportunities for Gordon and Barnes, but neither managed to add the finish that the Anthony Elanga setups earned.
When the 4-0 match against Union SG, Anthony Elanga opened the home team. His pass led to the opening goal for Nick Woltemade, after which it was 2-0 at half time when Elanga’s point ended by a clear violation in the penalty area and Anthony Gordon put the penalty away.
Anthony Elanga signed for the internationals when he helped NUFC to win an important home victory on his former club Forest, not his best personal performance so far, but perhaps not a surprise when he played against his former teammates so shortly after his departure.
Sweden still has two crucial qualifying matches for the World Cup, both at home: Switzerland on Friday (October 10) and then Kosovo on Monday (October 13).
Then back to Newcastle United for the away match at Brighton on Saturday, October 18.
Anthony Elanga questioned by the media in Sweden about his start at Newcastle United:
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
“It’s about staying focused.
“I know how good I am and how good I can be.
“If I get the chance, I have to grab it.
“If a goal falls, it clicks.
“It is a new system, new players and they will feel at ease with me, and I with them.
“He (Eddie Howe) is a fantastic coach, from whom I learn a lot.
“For me he is the best coach I’ve ever had.
“He helps me a lot on and next to the field and I feel that I am getting better, that’s the most important thing.
“I played ten games, six of which I started.
“We will play sixty games this year and the coach is smart and know what he is doing.
“The way we play requires a lot of pressure on the body … it requires intensity.
“He (Eddie Howe) tries to keep everyone fresh and ready.
“We have won competitions, that’s the most important thing.”
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