Newcastle have agreed a fee of £55m to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.
Although there are still the finer points of the deal to be sorted, it is understood the framework of it is agreed.
Newcastle launched an offer of £55m late last week and discussions since are understood to have centred on the structure of the payments.
Elanga is poised to travel to Newcastle to undergo a medical and complete the move once things are finalised.
He is understood to be excited to play for a club in the Champions League.
Wilson to leave Newcastle
Callum Wilson has left Newcastle on a free transfer
Earlier on Monday, Newcastle confirmed Callum Wilson will depart the club this summer.
The 33-year-old signed for the Magpies from Bournemouth in a deal worth just over £19m in 2020 and went on to make 130 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 49 goals.
Speaking to the official club website in his official parting message to the Magpies, Wilson said: “It’s time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon.
“Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the highs and some lows to help the club experience new heights.
“I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. Scoring at the Gallowgate End really is as special as they say.
“All good things come to an end but there’s no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my families hearts. Thank you for the memories.”
Aina signs new Forest deal
Can Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina help Joe Thomlinson recreate his goal of the season contender vs West Ham from this past season?
In better new for Forest, Ola Aina has signed a new three year contract at Nottingham Forest extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2028.
Aina joined Forest on a free transfer from Torino in 2023.
“I’m over the moon, I can’t wait to continue this journey with the club,” the Nigeria international told the club’s website.
“It’s always felt like a home ever since I joined and I’m happy to be here. Now my focus is on preparing for the new season well and getting back to hard work.”
Sky Sports to show 215 live Premier League games from next season
From next season, Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live.
And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games next season are on Sky Sports.
