Should a deal go through, there would be a welcome windfall for Man Utd, who included a sell-on clause in their agreement with Forest two years ago. The report puts the clause at 15% of the profit of a future sale, though other Mail sources suggest it's as high as 20%—a figure that would see United pocket a cool £8 million ($10.9 million).

He made his senior debut in May 2021 and made 55 senior appearances for Manchester United before moving on to Forest in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee of £15m. Manchester United inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause into the deal, which will kick in if Elanga completes his move to St James’ Park.

Newcastle United are said to have made an improved £55m transfer offer for Nottingham Forest ’s Anthony Elanga. Newcastle have had their eye on the Reds ace for the past year. The Magpies were rebuffed in their attempts to sign Elanga last summer, but have returned again.