Nuno Espirito Santo's side returned to action on Saturday but it is off-field events that are dominating thoughts at the City Ground

Newcastle United have signed forward Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term deal, both Premier League clubs confirmed on Friday.

The expected departure of Morgan Gibbs-White will leave a cavernous creative void at Nottingham Forest. While Chris Wood provided the goals last season and Newcastle-bound Anthony Elanga enhanced Forest's forward line with his pace and assists, Gibbs-White was the team's fulcrum.