Should a deal go through, there would be a welcome windfall for Man Utd, who included a sell-on clause in their agreement with Forest two years ago. The report puts the clause at 15% of the profit of a future sale, though other Mail sources suggest it's as high as 20%—a figure that would see United pocket a cool £8 million ($10.9 million).

It’s been interesting to read the varying opinions on The Mag, regarding Newcastle United seemingly set to sign Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga. Thursday night bringing news of a new improved bid,

Naturally, these traits make him an expensive commodity, and Newcastle will have to shell out a significant fee to secure his signature, which is music to the ears of everyone at Man Utd. After seeing a £45 million bid rejected by Nottingham Forest last week,

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 are closing in on their first legitimate, first-team signing of the summer, with multiple reports confirming that a deal for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga is nearing completion.

Elanga has been identified as another target with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe eager to add more quality and depth in the final third. Last week, they submitted an opening bid in the region of £45million but it was rejected by Forest. They have since upped their offer by another £10m and their latest proposal is set to be accepted.