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Newcastle could revisit Elliot Anderson move amid growing admiration

Anderson continues to impress away from Tyneside

Elliot Anderson’s rise at Nottingham Forest has not gone unnoticed, particularly by those who once nurtured his talent at Newcastle United. According to Craig Hope in the Daily Mail, there remains “a chance” the midfielder could return to St James’ Park in the future.

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While no formal talks are taking place, Anderson retains a strong connection with both Ross Wilson and Eddie Howe. His progression since leaving Newcastle has impressed many, especially following his recent breakthrough with the England national team.

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Hope wrote, “He has a very good relationship with Wilson from their time together at Nottingham Forest,” and added that “the admiration Eddie Howe and Wilson have for Anderson and vice-versa means that he is certain to feature on a long list of targets heading into next summer or beyond.”

Newcastle’s regret and Anderson’s emergence

Those who watched Anderson develop at Newcastle will understand the sense of what might have been. His departure in the summer of 2024, forced by financial fair play considerations, was seen as a necessary but painful decision. Now thriving at the City Ground, his evolution under pressure serves as a reminder of what Newcastle had to sacrifice for balance sheets.

Hope’s reflection was telling: “Every time I see Anderson play, it brings home just what a special talent Newcastle had to let go to satisfy their PSR deficit.”

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Watching Anderson excel elsewhere will be a bittersweet experience for the Newcastle faithful. Fans always believed in his ability to break lines, carry the ball with purpose, and bring an energy reminiscent of a young Jack Grealish. The frustration lies in the fact that financial pressures, rather than footballing logic, dictated his exit.

For many supporters, the idea of a return would be welcomed. Anderson embodies the type of player Eddie Howe values, industrious, technically gifted, and committed to improvement. His rapport with senior figures like Wilson could smooth any potential comeback, and with Newcastle continuing to focus on domestic recruitment, a reunion would make both emotional and strategic sense.

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However, there is realism too. Forest will not part with a growing England international easily, and Newcastle’s ability to re-sign him would depend on both PSR flexibility and the player’s own ambitions. Still, few fans would deny that Anderson’s journey feels unfinished on Tyneside. Should the opportunity arise, many would love to see him return home and complete what once felt like an interrupted story.