Newcastle’s tendency to attack quickly on the transition plays to Elanga’s strengths. The right-winger’s ability to dribble at a high speed while making wise decisions means he is a threat when his team wins the ball and attacks an unstructured defence.

Newcastle believe a full agreement to sign Anthony Elanga will be reached this weekend, with details emerging of the star Nott'm Forest wanted in return.

The Premier League outfit managed to wrap up a deal for Antonio Cordero at the start of last month. Newcastle signed the 18-year-old winger following the expiration of his contract at Malaga, where he scored six goals and provided seven assists in 39 games last season.