Nottingham Forest have reportedly called Newcastle attempts to sign Anthony Elanga OFF due to having no time to source a replacement, but they are nearing the signing of James Ward-Prowse.
Newcastle seem to have left it too late to get a move for Elanga over the line. While interest earlier in the window was reported, only on deadline day did they get serious with their attempts.
It was stated that £35million would be enough for the transfer, and the move was expected before the deadline. However, it was then suggested that a higher fee would be needed, before Fabrizio Romano stated .
Now, that the move is OFF with Forest pulling out due to not having enough time to source a replacement .
It seems they will be able to get one man through the door before the window closes, though, for a player that they have already been in talks with.
Indeed, that West Ham midfielder Ward-Prowse has completed his medical ahead of a season-long loan.
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He is now all set for his move to the City Ground before the window closes. The move has progressed fairly quickly after it was reported just last weekend that Ward-Prowse would be allowed to move on.
