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Newcastle United endured a difficult summer transfer window.
Not only did the Magpies fail to sign any exciting new additions, they were also forced to offload two promising stars to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules.
Yankuba Minteh moved to Brighton and Hove Albion in a deal worth £30m, with Elliot Anderson joining Nottingham Forest for £35m (Sky Sports).
The pair are thriving at their new clubs with Anderson’s performances under Nuno Espirito Santo, which have included two assists in eight starts, attracting the attention of the English FA.
Elliot Anderson prepares for senior England call-up
And after what has been an impressive start to life in the city’s precinct, according to a recent report from the Daily MailAnderson; a former Newcastle United academy graduate, is in line for his first England call-up.
Despite representing Scotland at under-16, 17, 18 and 21 level, Anderson, who was born in Whitley Bay in 2002, has pledged his allegiance to the Three Lions.
With the FA pleasantly surprised by Anderson’s start to the new season, the 21-year-old is expected to be named in Lee Carsley’s final Nations League squad next month. before handing over control to Thomas Tuchel.
England travel to play Greece on November 14 before hosting Ireland at Wembley Stadium three days later.
