Newcastle United’s £45m Bid for Anthony Elanga Rejected by Nottingham Forest

June 25, 2025 – Newcastle United’s ambitious attempt to secure Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga has hit a significant roadblock, with the Midlands club rejecting a £45m offer for the 23-year-old Swedish international. The bid, reported by transfer insider David Ornstein, was swiftly turned down, as Forest hold firm on their £60m valuation for the rising star.
Elanga, who joined Forest from Manchester United for £15m in July 2023, has emerged as a key player, contributing five goals and seven assists in 34 Premier League appearances during the 2024-25 season. His rapid development and international experience with Sweden have driven his market value, aligning with a broader trend of escalating transfer fees for young talents in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest, bolstered by a strong squad and a favorable 2025-26 fixture schedule, appear unwilling to part with Elanga, whose contract runs until 2028. The rejection signals Forest’s strategic intent to retain core players amid their push for European success following a seventh-place finish last season.

Newcastle now faces a critical decision: meet the £60m asking price or pivot to alternative targets as they prepare for another Champions League campaign under Eddie Howe’s management. The transfer saga continues to unfold.