Newcastle ponder move to re-sign Elliot Anderson | OneFootball

Newcastle United need quality midfield reinforcement at St James’ Park, and there have been numerous reports that the Magpies will address it in the coming transfer windows.

According to The i Paper, Newcastle are considering bringing midfielder Elliot Anderson back to the Tyneside outfit.

The Geordies had reluctantly sold Anderson to Nottingham Forest to balance the books with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules, forcing their hand.

However, Newcastle are in a better position and want to rectify their mistakes by re-signing Anderson, who has been terrific for the Tricky Trees.

Anderson has become an England international, establishing himself with some sensational performances.

The 22-year-old’s ability to control proceedings in the engine room is superb, combining solid progressive passing and carrying to devastating effect.

The ‘phenomenal’ Anderson is not one to top the goals and assists chart, but he has been unplayable despite Forest’s massive issues in the dugout.

He is settled at his current club, but with the Tricky Trees struggling, an opportunity could emerge.

It is also worth noting that he is a boyhood Newcastle fan and reportedly enjoyed working with NUFC boss Eddie Howe.

Newcastle currently have Sandro Tonali starting at the base of midfield with Lewis Miley deputising, but Howe will want a more quality option.

Even if Newcastle do manage to bring Anderson back, it wouldn’t solve their biggest midfield issue at the moment.

The Magpies still lack a proper holding midfielder, a natural number six capable of shielding the back line, winning duels, and breaking up opposition attacks before they develop.

Tonali is more of a deep-lying playmaker, while Miley’s youth and inexperience make him a risky option in high-intensity Premier League battles.

For Newcastle and new sporting director Ross Wilson, securing a specialist defensive midfielder must remain a top priority in the next transfer window.