Newcastle United have signed a real star in Anthony Elanga but he had no qualms about his move to St James' Park after chats with Eddie Howe

JACOB MURPHY sent a direct message to £55million new boy Anthony Elanga as Newcastle thrashed Carlisle United. The Magpies finally confirmed the arrival of the Swedish attacker this week from

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.

Newcastle United will not sit back on their laurels after completing the £55m deal to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. Magpies fans have had to wait until the sixth week of the summer transfer window for the first major deal, but are now hopeful for more positive news ahead of the pre-season schedule.

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.

Newcastle United’s move for Anthony Elanga is progressing with the Swedish international having passed a medical on Tyneside.

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.