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<p dir="ltr">Nottingham Forest has swiftly identified a replacement for <a href="#">Anthony Elanga</a>. According to <em>Fabrizio Romano</em>, the Premier League club is on the verge of finalizing the signing of Bologna winger Dan Ndoye for an initial fee of €40 million, with an additional €5 million in bonuses, and a clause that grants the Serie A club 10 percent of any future transfer fee if Ndoye leaves Forest. If the add-ons are activated, this transfer would elevate Ndoye to be the club's most expensive acquisition, surpassing the €41.2 million paid for Elliot Anderson last summer.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This significant fee indicates Forest's eagerness to bring in a worthy replacement for the superstar recently sold. While Ndoye potentially could become the club's record signing, he will have a tough task ahead in filling the shoes of Elanga, who transferred to Newcastle for €61.4 million earlier this month. Questions remain about whether this new signing can adequately fill Elanga's role on the right wing this season.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ndoye transitioned to Serie A in 2023 when Bologna acquired the young winger from Basel for €10.2 million. He has quickly made a name for himself as a dynamic attacker capable of competing at the highest levels. Although his first season was somewhat underwhelming, with only three goals and assists across 32 league appearances, he demonstrated significant improvement in his second season, achieving a total of 12 goals and assists in 30 league games for Vincenzo Italiano’s team. According to Stefano Buonfino, Transfermarkt's Serie A expert, “Ndoye had a decent first season, but truly broke out in his second, significantly enhancing his performance and becoming one of the league’s most impactful wingers.”</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Can Ndoye Replace Elanga at Forest This Season?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Fans will undoubtedly be curious if Ndoye can take over Elanga’s role, who recorded 31 goals and assists in 74 appearances for Forest. The 23-year-old Swedish player thrived thanks to his exceptional dribbling, which capitalized on the fast pace of the Premier League. Fortunately for Forest, Ndoye possesses many of the same attributes, according to Buonfino, who stated, “Ndoye is agile, quick, and explosive in one-on-one situations. When presented with space, he is lethal, maximizing his advantages. Over the last season, he has also become more adept against tightly packed defenses, due to his unpredictability.”</p>
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<p>Player Comparison</p>
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<p>Newcastle United</p>
<p>Bologna FC 1909</p>
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<p>€42.00m</p>
<p>Market Value</p>
<p>€35.00m</p>
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<p>Right Winger</p>
<p>Position</p>
<p>Right Winger</p>
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<p>Contract Until</p>
<p>Jun 30, 2027</p>
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<p><span>Full Player Comparison</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr">Last season, Ndoye averaged an impressive 0.50 goals and assists per 90 minutes in Serie A, closely trailing Elanga's 0.61 average in the Premier League. The pressing question is whether Ndoye can sustain or enhance this performance in England’s top tier. Buonfino holds an optimistic view, stating, “Ndoye is a clever player who appears to have worked on his weaknesses and adapted well to the tactical framework of Serie A. If he encounters high defensive lines and space to exploit in the Premier League, he could establish himself as a significant asset and potentially attract interest from more ambitious clubs.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">Although Forest fans may be apprehensive about the potential of another top-tier winger leaving before even making his debut, they can likely find reassurance in knowing that the club has secured a solid solution to their right-wing dilemma. While Ndoye may not be Elanga, he possesses the capabilities to significantly mitigate the loss of the talented winger in the upcoming Premier League season.</p>
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