After Brennan Johnson left for Tottenham Hotspur this summer for a fee of £50 million, Nottingham Forest was left with an impossible task of replacing him.
The Forest Academy graduate left the club for a club-record deal, with Steve Cooper losing one of his most influential first-team players.
However, it seems as though the Reds may have already signed the perfect replacement for the departed Welshman.
Cooper and his team purchased winger Anthony Elanga from fellow Premier League side Manchester United for £15 million this summer.
Elanga looks to be the perfect Johnson replacement
Although he’s only been at the club a number of months, the 21-year-old has already showcased his qualities to the Reds faithful.
The ‘electric‘ wideman already has one goal and three assists in his first ten games for the Reds, with his direct dribbling and pace catching the eye.
He’s only been utilised as an impact player for Forest so far, however, his performances have given fans reason to be positive.
Early days but positive signs from Elanga
At just 21 years old the future looks very bright for Elanga at Forest. Cooper clearly values him as a player and hopefully, he can continue putting in the performances.
The player signed from United has box office attributes and he will be keen to make a name for himself now. His two assists against Luton was an example of what he’s capable of and there is definitely more to come.
With the recent injury to fellow winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, Elanga is getting a real opportunity to showcase what he’s capable of as a starter rather than an impact player.
