Newcastle United have agreed a £55m fee with Nottingham Forest for Sweden winger Anthony Elanga.
EDnews reports Newcastle are seeking to strengthen their attacking options as they prepare for their, return to the Champions League following a fifth-placed Premier League finish last season.
The 23-year-old scored 6 goals and produced 11 assists for Nuno Espirito Santo's side during their successful 2024-25 Premier League season.
Newcastle have yet to pay a fee for a player this summer, with 18-year-old Spanish winger Antonio Cordero the only new arrival on a free transfer from Malaga.
Forest are believed to have paid £15m to sign Elanga from Manchester United on a five-year-deal in 2023.
He had arrived at Old Trafford at the age of 12 and made 55 appearances before moving to the City Ground.
