Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi
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Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi to hijack a move to Newcastle United. Newcastle had appeared to be in pole position to sign the 20-year-old in a deal worth in the region of £50m. The chance to play Champions League football with Villa is understood to be a significant attraction for the player, who is being targeted to bolster the club's midfield options.(BBC Sport)
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Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle with SC Freiburg to sign Johan Manzambi for around £52m. The midfielder has already agreed to the terms of the move. Both clubs are now working to finalise the transfer.(@JacobsBen)
Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign SC Freiburg forward Johan Manzambi for over £50m. The Swiss international has already agreed to the move, preferring Villa's project to ensure Champions League football. The final agreement with Freiburg is expected to be worth around £50m, or nearly €60m.(MARCA)
Aston Villa are close to completing a £49m deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi. The club hijacked Newcastle's pursuit of the 20-year-old after he had previously given verbal assurances to the St James' Park side. Manzambi, who is currently sidelined with a minor knee injury, is now set to join Villa ahead of their return to the Champions League.(The Guardian)
Johan Manzambi is nearing a move to Aston Villa, shifting away from a previously expected deal with Newcastle. The 20-year-old Swiss international is set to depart SC Freiburg for the Premier League following a breakout performance at the 2026 World Cup.(L'Equipe)
Aston Villa are attempting to sign Johan Manzambi, who previously reached a transfer agreement with Newcastle. Although Newcastle had settled on a €60m fee with SC Freiburg, the player now appears to prefer a move to Villa. The Birmingham club accelerated their interest following an injury to Amadou Onana and must now negotiate their own terms with the German side to finalize the deal.(Voetbal International)
Aston Villa are finalising a move for SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, hijacking Newcastle's pursuit. The 20-year-old Swiss international was previously on course to join the Magpies before Villa intervened to secure his signature. Negotiations are now in the final stages as the club looks to complete the transfer.(BBC Sport)
