Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Expresses Desire to Re-sign Elliot Anderson After £35M Sale

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has expressed regret over the forced sale of academy graduate Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest in 2024 due to Premier League profit and sustainability rules. Howe highlighted that Anderson, who joined Newcastle at age eight and played 55 times for the club, was sold to avoid a points deduction, a decision that "didn’t sit right" with him. Since the transfer, Anderson has flourished at Nottingham Forest, becoming a key player and earning his first England cap, impressing even England manager Thomas Tuchel. Howe openly stated he would love to see Anderson return to Newcastle, acknowledging the player's development and the club's lost opportunity to utilize homegrown talent. Despite respecting Anderson's current status at Forest, Howe lamented that academy players are increasingly treated as financial assets rather than being fully integrated into the first team. With Anderson's value and profile rising, Howe's desire to re-sign him reflects both regret and hope for a future reunion at St James' Park.