Newcastle are looking at the likes of PSV Eindhoven and Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko, 22, and Borussia Dortmund and Germany attacker Karim Adeyemi, 23, if they are unsuccessful in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest and Sweden wideman Anthony Elanga, 23. (Teamtalk)

Elanga joined Forest from Manchester United in 2023 for £15 million. A key part of Forest’s attack, he has 11 goals in 83 club appearances and four goals in 21 caps for Sweden. His speed, versatility, and performance under Nuno have made him a target for Newcastle, but for now, Forest are holding firm.

Newcastle United could see an improved offer for Anthony Elanga knocked back by Nottingham Forest. The City Ground side have made it clear that they don't have any interest in selling one of their best players with a suggestion that even a second bid of over £45m may not be sufficient to land the Sweden winger.