Anthony Elanga

[Bimpy474]

4 minutes ago, toon25 said:

20% sell on to Man U?

 

I read 15% mate, gonna be something around those figures, me no like money going to one of the septic six.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said:

I’d prefer a CB or another attacker who can play up front first.

True but we know Trafford is basically done. 

[Nine]

9 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Plan Bs are for the weak.

Seriously though, Pedro would have been amazing as he’d have provided something we don’t have. A level of technical ability in an area we don’t have it in at #10 and would have been good at helping us unlock teams.

 

I wasn’t totally sure on Elanga early in 24/25 but he absolutely won me over last season, he’s a bigger badder version of Murphy in a way that can and will unlock low blocks and such just in a different manner to the way Pedro possibly could have helped us do. Sheer pace and first time passing/crossing accuracy will be disrupt stubborn teams no end, as I said I feel it’s really doubling down on plan A which is everything for us. PL proven beyond doubt, young, great attitude and an assist machine that fits into our set up without even trying for under £60m. He ticks all the boxes and he’s Isaks mate, too. 

 

 

Edited July 3, 2025 by Nine

[Kimbo]

I think once you accept that we’re doubling down on being an athletic side then it’s hard to see a better option.

 

We weren’t going for Pedro because of his great vision and creativity, it was because for his position he’s strong, can run all day, and can do the physical side if things.

[gdm]

 

[JT24]

 

[Kid Icarus]

8 minutes ago, LionOfGosforth said:

Triple AAA attack force

Peter Drury furiously scribbling 'triple A, batteries, three aces, arrow-archer-???, video game ref'

 

 

Edited July 3, 2025 by Kid Icarus

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, Nine said:

Seriously though, Pedro would have been amazing as he’d have provided something we don’t have. A level of technical ability in an area we don’t have it in at #10 and would have been great at unlocking teams.

 

I wasn’t totally sure on Elanga early in 24/25 but he absolutely won me over last season, he’s a bigger badder version of Murphy in a way that can and will unlock low blocks and such just in a different manner to the way Pedro possibly could have helped us do. Sheer pace and first time passing/crossing accuracy will be disrupt stubborn teams no end, as I said I feel it’s really doubling down on plan A which is everything for us. PL proven beyond doubt, young, great attitude and an assist machine that fits into our set up without even trying for under £60m. He ticks all the boxes and he’s Isaks mate, too. 

The Pedro pursuit was very interesting for sure, since he is no use at RW at all I assume we were planning to sign both positions. Wonder if we still will look for a more central attacker. 

[gbandit]

Work needed on player side? Nah

[SteV]

Just now, gbandit said:

Work needed on player side? Nah

Where’s Osula got to take him this time?

[SUPERTOON]

1 minute ago, gbandit said:

Work needed on player side? Nah

Doubt we get this far without agreeing with player first.

[SUPERTOON]

Remember when Ornstein only ever tweeted when deals where done?

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Just now, SUPERTOON said:

Remember when Ornstein only ever tweeted when deals where done?

You absolutely hate journalists don't you?

[SteV]

Just now, SUPERTOON said:

Remember when Ornstein only ever tweeted when deals where done?

RyDog’s stellar reporting this summer has him shook, so he’s having to deviate from his standard MO.

[Kid Icarus]

2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

Remember when Ornstein only ever tweeted when deals where done?

Yeah he's certainly not quality over quantity anymore. 

[JT24]

The emojis have started.

[Conjo]

8 minutes ago, Dokko said:

Feel this is the big overpay we need to kick things off. I don't mind overpaying (especially Forest) it can help us later down the line as clubs start to adjust their prices as they know we've spent a good chunk. First one was always going to be tough, shouldn't have been this tough though. 

 

errr, not sure that's how it works when a club overpays for players  

 

(and I'm not saying £55m is overpaying for Elanga - honestly don't give a shit as long as Howe and his team are happy with the squad by 1st September)

[gbandit]

Just now, JT24 said:

The emojis have started.

So grim man, the age of engagement is poison 

[Mazzy]

It'll be a shame to see him sign for Chelsea on Monday morning. 

[Ketsbaia]

£55m seems a bit silly but I'm not a fan of the Adeyemi/Bakayoko links, Akliouche seems fan-driven + there generally doesn't seem to be much out there in such a position.

 

And when you see the Joao Pedro, Gittens and Kudus numbers, it again doesn't feel too bad.

 

Elanga is merely ok, I like that he's two-footed but would prefer a different type of player to unlock those deep defences.

[The Prophet]

Exciting signing for sure. Get Trafford over the line and things really are heating up.

[Fak]

Just now, Ketsbaia said:

£55m seems a bit silly but I'm not a fan of the Adeyemi/Bakayoko links, Akliouche seems fan-driven + there generally doesn't seem to be much out there in such a position.

 

And when you see the Joao Pedro, Gittens and Kudus numbers, it again doesn't feel too bad.

 

Elanga is merely ok, I like that he's two-footed but would prefer a different type of player to unlock those deep defences.

 

Come on fella. Elanga is better than ok. 

[SteV]

2 minutes ago, gbandit said:

So grim man, the age of engagement is poison 

Still a lil bit sexy when it’s your team though…

[Kid Icarus]

2 minutes ago, gbandit said:

So grim man, the age of engagement is poison 

Thing is with Romano there's never any actual engagement in anything. Go to any of his tweets and it's just people posting asking about other transfers

[Optimistic Nut]

Do we need to worry about sell-on clauses? When Forest signed him on the relative cheap for £15m, they got him that cheap knowing that they'll flip him for a profit and Man U will get a chunk. Like all deals like this.