PSR SACRIFICE: WHY NEWCASTLE REGRET SELLING HOMETOWN HERO ELLIOT ANDERSON FOR £15 MILLION
Elliot Anderson breaks the silence: Read about his £100m Newcastle return rumours and why Arsenal and Man Utd want the England star.
Elliot Anderson has turned into a regular for England since he left Newcastle United in 2024.
Lately, he’s kept quiet about what comes next at Nottingham Forest, even as rumours swirl about a possible return to Newcastle.
It’s kind of wild to think that less than two years ago, Newcastle let one of their own walk away for £15 million. The club were desperate to avoid a Premier League points deduction because of PSR rules, so they sold Anderson along with Yankuba Minteh just to keep their heads above water.
Now, Anderson’s a completely different player. He’s grown into a solid Premier League midfielder and become a key part of the England squad. People expect him to start for the Three Lions at the World Cup, and he’s got both Manchester clubs and Arsenal watching him closely.
There’s been talk about Newcastle bringing him back, but honestly, that price tag of £100 million is out of reach. NewcastleWorld says that’d eat up almost their entire summer budget.
Back in October, Eddie Howe didn’t hide how much he wanted Anderson back. “From my perspective, I would love him too (return),” Howe said. “I’m very respectful of the fact that he is at another football club, and I would never normally talk about a player in that way, so I won’t change that stance.
“Regrettably, a player from the academy who had given so much… and the club had given so much too, the coaching staff, all those years here, and how people tried to develop those talents, for him not to be utilised here is a real shame.”
As for Anderson, he’s not giving much away about what’s next at Forest. When asked, he said, “I’m just focusing on my football at the moment and performing and trying to give everything for Nottingham Forest. So that’s all that’s on my mind.
“It’s been a big two years. I think I’ve done pretty well, to be honest, in the time I’ve been here, on and off the pitch. I think I’ve matured as a person as well. Thanks to the club, really, for giving me that platform, going out there and playing and letting me do my stuff.
“Obviously, in players’ careers, you never know where you’re going to be. Moving from your hometown is a big step in your career. And it was definitely something that I needed to do, and it has turned out really well. So I was happy I made that step.”
WHY BRUNO GUIMARAES REMAINS NEWCASTLE'S UNTOUCHABLE HEARTBEAT DESPITE MAN UTD RUMORS
Guimaraes to United. Get the report on his recovery in Brazil and the race to replace Casemiro at OT.
Bruno Guimaraes is out with a hamstring injury, but he’s not going anywhere; he’s still all-in for Newcastle United.
Meanwhile, former Premier League striker Louis Saha has tipped Manchester United to go after Guimaraes this summer.
Even though Guimarães is sidelined right now, he’s become a key player for Newcastle since signing four years ago. He’s helped drive them to Carabao Cup glory and into the Champions League more than once. There were transfer rumours a couple of years back, before he even became captain, but those talks have died down. From what we hear, Guimaraes, now 28, is completely dedicated to Newcastle.
Saha, who actually got his first taste of Premier League football on loan at Newcastle, thinks United should swoop for Guimaraes. He told The Metro, “I’ve always backed Casemiro. He was asked to do too much lately, but now he’s settled and knows his job. He’s shown he’s world-class, and I get why fans want him to stick around. But United need someone aggressive in midfield, someone who can take charge. Players like Tonali and Guimaraes – those guys are beasts in midfield.
“With Mainoo, you need someone next to him who’s got experience and vision, especially with Casemiro eventually going. You need that leadership and directness. That’s tough to replace.
“If you just throw in a young player, it shakes things up. Good for the future, sure, but you need experience now. If Casemiro leaves, I’d love to see Wharton and Guimaraes together. Guimarães brings that captain’s mentality.”
After news of his injury, Guimaraes sent a message to Newcastle fans, promising he’ll come back even stronger. On Instagram, he wrote, “For the first time in my 10-year career, I have to step away from the pitch for a while. I’m really sad about it, but I trust God’s plan.
“This muscle injury will keep me out for a few weeks, but it’s going to make me stronger and get me ready for what’s ahead. Thanks for all the support, the messages, and the concern. See you soon.”
UCL TEAM NEWS: EDDIE HOWE PLAYS DOWN INJURY PANIC AFTER KEY STARS MISS TRAINING
Football news: Newcastle vs Qarabag. Get the report on Botman’s fitness, youth debuts, and potential last-16 opponents.
Eddie Howe shared the latest on Yoane Wissa and Sven Botman after both players got back to training ahead of Newcastle’s Champions League clash with Qarabag.
The Magpies are back at St James’ Park for an 8 pm kick-off, looking to book their spot in the last 16. They made things easy for themselves with that huge 6-1 win in Baku last week; really, it’d take a total collapse for them not to go through now. No team in Champions League history has ever come back from five goals down after the first leg, so Newcastle look set, even with Howe planning a few changes.
Whoever wins will meet either Barcelona or Chelsea in the next round. We’ll find out the draw on Friday.
Malick Thiaw is suspended, and several others, Bruno Guimarães, Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, and Emil Krafth, are still out injured. Wissa and Botman have each sat out the last three games, dealing with minor knocks, but both were back in training on Monday.
After Newcastle’s 2-1 loss at Manchester City, Howe explained, “We thought Botman would be ready. He just didn’t feel completely right, so we decided not to risk it. Hopefully he’s back on Tuesday, but we’re not totally sure yet.”
About Wissa, Howe added, “I don’t think he’ll be out for long; maybe he even makes the Qarabag game. He picked up a nasty knock in training, but I think he’ll be fine.”
On Monday afternoon, Howe gave another update: “We hope they’ll both be involved. We’ll see how they feel in the morning, but fingers crossed.”
Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali weren’t seen out on the grass during training, but Howe quickly shot down any panic: “We just kept a few players inside today. No problems. Four or five guys just being careful.”
With such a big lead, this match is the perfect chance for Howe to rotate his squad. Alex Murphy, Leo Shahar, Sean Neave, and John Ruddy are the only fit players who haven’t started for Newcastle yet. William Osula has made some Champions League appearances off the bench but hasn’t started either.
Is it time for some fresh faces? Howe played it cool when asked, “Maybe. We’ll look at the squad and pick a strong team that wants to win. That’s the main thing.”
He went on, “We want to keep a good rhythm, and it’s a tricky balance resting players, making sure everyone’s fresh, but also making sure people don’t lose that match sharpness or the good feeling we’ve got going. I’ll try to make the right calls with all that in mind.”
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