Chronicle Live understands that PIF sanctioned the higher bid for Elanga at the end of June with the fresh offer, which Chronicle Live reported on July 1, proving to be successful

Newcastle United sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. Here's what the two-footed winger adds to Eddie Howe's attack.

Anthony Elanga is on Tyneside as he prepares to complete a big-money move from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle. The 23-year-old winger was filmed touching down at Newcastle International Airport on Tuesday evening with a view to undergoing a medical.