NOTTINGHAM FOREST winger Anthony Elanga has revealed he spoke to Sweden team-mate Alexander Isak about a potential move to Newcastle.
Forest turned down an offer worth up to £50million for Elanga on transfer deadline day.
Newcastle made a last-minute attempt to sign him after missing out on top target Marc Guehi.
Eddie Howe was desperate to strengthen his squad wherever possible and turned to Elanga in a bid to bolster his attacking ranks.
The 22-year-old was made aware of Howe’s interest and discussed the move with international team-mate Isak.
Speaking to Swedish outlet Fotboll Skanalen, he explained: “Isak talked to me about it. But I said the same to him as I say to you.
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“We have a good relationship and good chemistry when we play together. But I have a contract with Nottingham.”
Elanga insists he is more than happy at the City Ground but hasn’t completely ruled out a move in future.
He added: “The environment in Nottingham is good. It is clear that you can see that Newcastle are interested, it means that I am playing good football when a big club shows interest.
“But Nottingham is also a big club, they have won two Champions Leagues, even though it was before I was born.
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“But I’m happy in Nottingham and have a contract there.
Elanga joined Nottingham Forest in a £15m transfer from Manchester United last summer and has since made 43 appearances.
The Sweden international has started all three Premier League games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side so far this season.
He managed five goals and nine assists last term.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
