Anthony Elanga sends cheeky five-word Newcastle United message as transfer links ramp up
Anthony Elanga messaged a Newcastle United player following his international display last night.
Newcastle United target Anthony Elanga cheekily congratulated Will Osula after his winner for Denmark under-21s last night.
A dramatic finish saw the Danes trailing 2-1 to Ukraine with just nine minutes remaining. William Boving levelled proceedings - with Osula providing the assist - before the Toon youngster scored himself to snatch a late victory to get Denmark’s Euros campaign off to a flyer.
That took the 21-year-old’s tally to six from 12 appearances for the under-21s. Newcastle fans have taken to Osula - signed a year ago from Sheffield United for £15million - despite his little game time last season.
His eccentric personality and flashy hairstyles have endeared him to supporters, who are eager to see more of his on-field flair. Energetic displays from the bench included a first Premier League goal against Ipswich Town at the back end of the campaign.
Anthony Elanga drops William Osula message
The Scandinavian connection was evident on social media as Elanga commented “W’s in the chat cuzoooo” on Osula’s Instagram post. This is a reference to the bizarre - but hilarious - remark the forward made to Ant and Dec during Newcastle’s trophy celebrations in March.
Many Toon fans pounced on the message by sneakily asking Elanga to join the Magpies this summer. One user wrote: “I can’t wait to see you in a black-and-white shirt (you) baller.”
Newcastle United transfer links
Newcastle are understood to be interested in a possible move for Elanga. A desperate deadline-day bid - understood to be worth around £35million - was knocked back last August.
The Daily Mail report that a £50million bid would bring Nottingham Forest to the table. Elanga was crucial in the Tricky Trees qualifying for European football last season under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Still only 23, it is thought he could improve further at St James’ Park and Eddie Howe has been a long-term admirer. The Magpies have not signed a first-team star at right-wing since the Saudi-backed takeover in October 2021.
‘A lot of talk’ - Elanga
Elanga stayed coy to the Swedish media when directly asked about the Newcastle links a week ago. He said: “There is a lot of talk. “I focus on what I can do and my focus today was on the match. In football, there are always rumours. The most important thing is that I focus on what I can control.
“I guess there will always be scouts wherever I play as long as I stay focused and do my best in the match. I just keep my focus and what I can control. That's what I can do on and off the field. I focus on the next day and action.”