Newcastle United are looking to make a significant number of signings this summer, currently in talks to buy 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 are making moves again.
Eddie Howe is hoping to strengthen a string of positions, with the forward line particularly being looked at.
The left flank is covered as Howe has Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes at his disposal, but he wants competition for Alexander Isak through the middle and for Jacob Murphy on the right.
The Daily Mail report that the Magpies are ‘pursuing a deal’ for Forest winger Anthony Elanga after an impressive 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 top half of the Premier League.
The Telegraph report that Newcastle are ‘aware of a price for Elanga’ but there has been little movement yet on a possible move.
The Swede only cost Forest £15m when he joined from Manchester United in 2023, but they would likely be looking for over £50m to sell him now.
Speaking to Swedish media over the international break, Elanga said: ‘There is a lot of talk.
‘I focus on what I can do and my focus today was on the match. In football there are always rumours. The most important thing is that I focus on 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 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 interested in a move north to St James’ Park.
The 23-year-old scored 10 goals in 27 Premier League games over 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 former Watford forward.
A new goalkeeper
At the other end of the pitch, Newcastle are interested in a new goalkeeper and want Burnley’s James Trafford.
Whether he would be able to displace Nick Pope straight away is not clear, but 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 in the Premier League and last season in the Championship as they bounced straight back to the top flight.
Burnley want over £30m for their goalkeeper, with Newcastle unwilling to pay that amount, but discussions continue.
Trafford had an incredible season with Burnley as they finished second in 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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