Soccer-Newcastle sign Elanga from Nottingham Forest

Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 5, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

(Reuters) -Newcastle United have signed forward Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term deal, both Premier League clubs confirmed on Friday.

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but local media have reported that Newcastle paid an initial fee of 52 million pounds ($70.21 million) plus three million in add-ons for the 23-year-old Swedish winger.