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.

The summer transfer window still has a long way to go but already the future of Nottingham Forest ace Anthony Elanga has been one of its central stories. The Reds have a big few weeks ahead, both on and off the pitch,

The Magpies are hopeful a full agreement to sign Elanga will be reached this weekend, with details emerging of the player Nott'm Forest wanted to sign in return