Nottingham Forest are reportedly closing in on signing 21-year-old Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer.
According to a report from The Athletic, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have now agreed on a deal for Elliot Anderson. The 21-year-old Newcastle academy graduate will move to City Ground in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United are under financial pressure, and they will have to comply with the Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules. That is why they have decided to sell the 21-year-old midfielder this summer. The report states that Newcastle were not too keen on letting him leave, but they have had to make a difficult decision in order to comply with the financial regulations.
Anderson is highly rated at Newcastle United, and he should prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Nottingham Forest. It will be interesting to see if he can settle in quickly and make an immediate impact at City Ground. The midfielder is ready to complete the transfer after the two clubs secured an agreement, and he is expected to complete his medical with the Premier League club now.
Meanwhile, Elliot Anderson is not the only talented young player who is on his way out of Newcastle. The Magpies are currently in talks to sell Yankuba Minteh to Brighton and Hove Albion as well. It seems that they are looking to raise substantial funds from departures this summer before they can bring in their own signings.
Players like Anderson could develop into quality Premier League performers in the coming seasons, and Newcastle United could end up regretting their decision to sell the player. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Anderson will look to make his mark at Nottingham Forest
The 21-year-old midfielder will be hoping to establish himself as a key player for Nottingham Forest, and he will look to hold down a regular starting spot. If he can continue to improve in the coming seasons and fulfil his potential with Nottingham Forest, he will have plenty of opportunities to join a big club in the near future.
He should look at the move as a stepping stone in his career and focus on his development for now. Meanwhile, Newcastle United need to improve their squad this summer, and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right additions. Departures of players like Anderson and Minteh will certainly boost their transfer coffers, and the Magpies must look to plug the weaknesses in their squad before the new season begins.
