Nottingham Forest Line Up Johan Bakayoko as Elanga Departure Nears CompletionForest Pivot to PSV StarNottingham Forest are preparing to enter talks with PSV Eindhoven for Belgium international Johan

The top speed recorded in the Premier League last season was by Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven, who was clocked at 37.12 kilometres per hour (23.06mph). Matheus Nunes of Manchester City was second with a best of 36.72 km/h, with Elanga a fraction behind at 36.66 km/h.

Nuno Espirito Santo already has a replacement lined up for Elanga with former Toon target Johan Bakayoko now linked with a move to the City Ground. However, Hudson-Odoi could also depart as the winger has just 12 months remaining on his current deal, and Forest want to tie the 24-year-old down to a new contract.

According to VoetbalPrimeur and the Telegraph, Nottingham Forest will soon report to PSV for Johan Bakayoko. The Premier League club are prepared to break their own transfer record for the Belgian

Nottingham Forest did not want to sell Anthony Elanga, but every player has his price. There was a desire to keep the winger at the City Ground this summer but with Newcastle prepared to pay £55m and meet Forest's asking price,

Newcastle United’s move for Anthony Elanga is progressing with the Swedish international having passed a medical on Tyneside.

Newcastle’s tendency to attack quickly on the transition plays to Elanga’s strengths. The right-winger’s ability to dribble at a high speed while making wise decisions means he is a threat when his team wins the ball and attacks an unstructured defence.