Newcastle United have reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of Anthony Elanga, agreeing a deal worth up to £55 million ($74.8m) with Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old Sweden international, who starred in all 38 Premier League games last season, will sign a five-year contract and is set to undergo a medical ahead of his move to St James’ Park later this week.

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  • Newcastle agree £55m deal to sign Elanga from Forest
  • Sweden winger set to sign five-year contract after medical
  • Manchester United set to receive a cut from a sell-on clause