Elliot Anderson, who transferred from Newcastle United to Nottingham Forest in 2024, does not have a sell-on clause in his contract, meaning Newcastle will not benefit financially if he is sold again. The absence of a buy-back option further limits Newcastle's control over his future. The sale was primarily driven by Newcastle's urgent need to raise funds to comply with profit and sustainability rules, which could have led to a points deduction. Despite his successful development into an England starter at Nottingham Forest, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe and the club's staff had hoped Anderson would fulfill his potential at his boyhood club. As he continues to impress, it seems Anderson may be on a path away from returning to Newcastle.