August 30th 2024.
It seems that Eddie Howe is not quite done with his summer shopping just yet. Reports have emerged that Newcastle United are currently in negotiations with Nottingham Forest to secure the services of Anthony Elanga, a talented winger who used to play for Manchester United.
Despite already making some notable additions to their attacking options, Howe's side is still on the lookout for new reinforcements. With that in mind, they have set their sights on Elanga and are reportedly willing to shell out a hefty sum of £35 million to bring him to St James' Park. However, it seems that Forest are not keen on selling the 22-year-old and have swiftly rejected Newcastle's initial offer.
This is not the first time that Newcastle have found themselves in a transfer saga this summer. The club had been heavily pursuing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, but their attempts to secure the England international were repeatedly rebuffed. As a result, Howe's side still have a significant amount of money at their disposal for any last-minute deals.
When asked about the chances of further signings in his press conference, Howe remained optimistic but acknowledged that it may be challenging to get deals over the line with the transfer window closing soon. He also mentioned that the ongoing issues with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules have made it difficult for them to attract the right players.
Despite the potential struggles in securing new additions, Howe believes that the current squad is still strong. However, he also acknowledged that there are some areas that could use some reinforcements. The final hours of the transfer window will determine whether or not those reinforcements will materialize.
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