Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has hailed winger Anthony Elanga after securing his move to Nottingham Forest.
Anthony Elanga has chosen Nottingham Forest over Everton – but Toffees ace Amadou Onana remains a big fan.
Everton are desperate for attacking additions this summer and had identified Elanga as a key target.
The Toffees made a move to sign Elanga from Manchester United but didn’t quite get the answer they wanted.
Elanga rejected Everton according to the Daily Mail, with the Toffees initiating ‘direct talks’.
It was stated that Elanga had concerns about Sean Dyche’s style of play and wasn’t sure Everton was the right move for him.
Elanga has instead decided to join Nottingham Forest, who play a more free-flowing, attacking style under Steve Cooper.
The Swede completed his £15million move to the City Ground on Tuesday and actually received a message from an Everton star.
Amadou Onana shares verdict on Anthony Elanga
Elanga took to Instagram to share an emotional goodbye to United after so many years in the Old Trafford ranks.
Everton midfielder Amadou Onana was in the replies, simply stating ‘baller’ as Elanga secured his move to Forest.
Onana may well be wishing that Elanga had joined him at Goodison Park, but he still appreciates his game all the same.
Everton did manage to sign a new winger of their own though, securing the signing of Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma.
Onana and Everton fans will hope that Danjuma can make a big impact – especially after the Toffees missed out in January.
Supporters may still keep one eye on Elanga’s progress at Forest but will ultimately hope that Onana and his Everton teammates can beat Elanga and Forest next season, ideally finishing above them in the Premier League table.
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