“ABSOLUTELY ECSTATIC! Alan Shearer Loses It as Newcastle United’s SHOCKING Transfer Triumph Blows Minds!”

Newcastle United are on the verge of officially announcing the signing of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest—if they haven’t already done so by the time this goes live.

At the start of the summer, Bryan Mbeumo was widely reported as Newcastle’s top target for the right flank.

However, when the cost of securing the Cameroon international proved too high, the club turned their attention back to Elanga—a player they previously pursued both last summer and again in January.

Elanga will bring exceptional pace and an incredible work ethic to the right side of the pitch—traits that manager Eddie Howe values immensely.

His arrival is being seen as a smart acquisition, and Newcastle legend Alan Shearer, who had voiced concern over the club’s inactivity earlier in the window, is now far more optimistic.

Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Shearer shared his approval:

“Very happy. I said recently that I was a little concerned about the lack of movement at Newcastle, but it looks like things are picking up. I’m pretty sure we’ll get it done.

It’s a good signing. He’s rapid and will link up well with Isak—they know each other. So yes, I’m really pleased.”

Shearer also highlighted Newcastle’s improving depth:

“When you look at the squad now—Murphy and Elanga on the right, Barnes and Gordon on the left, Isak up top—it’s shaping up nicely.”

Elanga’s arrival feels like the beginning of a positive wave of signings. With Jacob Murphy having delivered solid performances last season and Harvey Barnes showing his quality, Newcastle now boast two reliable options on either flank.

The excitement around Elanga is palpable—it’s been a while since fans were this eager to see a new face in action.

There’s genuine anticipation about watching him use his blistering pace to fly past defenders down the right wing.

While further reinforcements are certainly needed this summer, Elanga’s move feels like the catalyst—the first domino to fall in what could become a very productive transfer window for Newcastle.