Newcastle United are reportedly likely to make a deadline day signing as talks with Nottingham Forest over Anthony Elanga are progressing quickly .
After missing out on Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi, a report on Thursday evening claimed
However, are being linked with potential signings and could pull off a surprise on deadline day.
, they are also considering signing Elanga.
Newcastle were heavily linked with Elanga earlier this summer, but talk over this proposed transfer had gone quiet in recent weeks.
The Sweden international left Manchester United to join Nottingham Forest last summer for around £15m. He enjoyed a brilliant debut season as he grabbed five goals and nine assists in the Premier League.
A report on Friday afternoon from Football Insider claimed Newcastle are plotting a late swoop to sign Elanga, who could replace Miguel Almiron.
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The report claimed.
Forest are reluctant to see a key player leave at this late stage. Sources say any move to sign a new right-winger before the 11pm deadline will hinge on whether Miguel Almiron can be moved on first.
The Paraguayan could still leave St James’ Park in the closing stages of the window amid links to Fulham, and his exit would force Newcastle’s hand in the market.
Signing a winger had been a priority for Newcastle this summer, but they must get Almiron off the books before they can explore a deal.
However, that Elanga s proposed move to Newcastle is likely to be completed and Man Utd will benefit from this deal.
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The report explained.
talkSPORT understands that Newcastle United are back in for Anthony Elanga, and the deal is progressing quickly and is likely to be completed before the deadline closes this evening.
Nottingham Forest want £35 million for the Swedish international and talks between the two clubs are moving towards a successful conclusion.
