Newcastle have started to think about their 2026 transfer business, and it is expected that they will address their midfield options. Sandro Tonali has been linked with a return to Italy in recent weeks, and if he were to leave, a perfect replacement would be Geordie boy Elliot Anderson.

Anderson left Newcastle in the summer of 2024 to join Nottingham Forest, in a deal that was PSR-fuelled. Since moving to the City Ground, the 22-year-old has kicked on massively, and he is now a regular England international, and this will complicate the chances of him returning to St James’ Park.

Nottingham Forest not thinking about Elliot Anderson exit

Elliot Anderson in action for Nottingham Forest (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

As per Football Insider, Pete O’Rourke has revealed that Nottingham Forest have no plans to sell Anderson anytime soon, given that they see him as being someone that can help them climb the Premier League table over the coming months.

“The problem for those interested clubs in Elliot Anderson right now is probably that his price tag has increased significantly and his reputation’s really enhanced since breaking into the England fold.

“Nottingham Forest won’t want to think about losing Elliot Anderson. They’ll...