If Newcastle manage to secure Trafford’s signing, manager Eddie Howe is likely to shift his focus towards a centre-back, with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi already being discussed as a serious target for the next phase of their summer rebuild.

"Elanga arrived with bags of personality - frightening pace not only without the ball but with it as well - and not only that, he can finish, he can cross, he's got trickery in his locker but also, he doesn't know which foot is his best foot.

The top speed recorded in the Premier League last season was by Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven, who was clocked at 37.12 kilometres per hour (23.06mph). Matheus Nunes of Manchester City was second with a best of 36.72 km/h, with Elanga a fraction behind at 36.66 km/h.

With Anthony Elanga joining Newcastle United in a £55m deal with Nottingham Forest, Adam Bate examines the key qualities identified by the Magpies and how the Sweden international will need to adjust

Nottingham Forest have revealed their new home kit for the 2025-26 season. The launch on social media and the club's official website comes against a background of fan frustration at the imminent sales of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and winger Anthony Elanga to Tottenham and Newcastle respectively.

Now on late Tuesday afternoon, Sky Sports have filmed Anthony Elanga alighting from a private jet at Newcastle Airport. With the winger to start his medical tonight and after that and other formalities, set to be formally announced as a Newcastle United player by the end of the week.

It is little surprise that Newcastle have renewed their pursuit of Anthony Elanga, after a failed move last summer, as the winger's profile suits their high-energy and counter-attacking style under Eddie Howe.