Newcastle’s tendency to attack quickly on the transition plays to Elanga’s strengths. The right-winger’s ability to dribble at a high speed while making wise decisions means he is a threat when his team wins the ball and attacks an unstructured defence.

Newcastle United’s interest in Anthony Elanga isn’t a secret. It wasn’t in 2024, and it certainly isn’t now. Last year, the Magpies made a £35 million [$47m] approach, which was promptly rejected by Nottingham Forest.