Elanga’s standout attribute is his frightening physicality, with the Swede undoubtedly one of the fastest footballers on the planet – as seen in the days leading up to his transfer, when the winger was recorded running a 100m sprint in just 10.93 seconds, with a top speed of 39.7km/h (24.7 mph).

There is only one question left to be answered after Newcastle United at last brought to an end a two-year wait for the signing of a blue chip player: is Anthony Elanga worth the money?

Kevin De Bruyne's exit has blown wide open the Premier League most assists market and Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer are leading the way to top the charts.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, and plenty of his peers – including Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers – are buzzing. On Friday, Newcastle announced the arrival of Elanga on a long-term contract, having agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest reportedly worth £55million.

Newcastle United have signed a real star in Anthony Elanga but he had no qualms about his move to St James' Park after chats with Eddie Howe

With Anthony Elanga joining Newcastle United in a £55m deal with Nottingham Forest, Adam Bate examines the key qualities identified by the Magpies and how the Sweden international will need to adjust

Newcastle United’s move for Anthony Elanga is progressing with the Swedish international having passed a medical on Tyneside.

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline over the next few weeks! Tottenham remain locked in talks with West Ham over a potential