Anthony Elanga is the man who the North East club are currently pursuing, and they have now made Nottingham Forest three offers for the winger, starting at £45million before improving that bid to £50million earlier this week and then increasing the total package to £55million.

The summer transfer window still has a long way to go but already the future of Nottingham Forest ace Anthony Elanga has been one of its central stories. The Reds have a big few weeks ahead, both on and off the pitch,