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Johan Manzambi is set to join Newcastle from Aston Villa. The story was first reported on 9 July and is backed by 11 reports, including 9 from tier-1 sources, led by @FabrizioRomano.
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A weighted read of source quality, corroboration, deal stage and freshness — built from the reports below.
Signal strength reflects reporting reliability — not the probability of the deal happening.
🚨🟣🔵 Exclusive story from the evening, confirmed: Aston Villa are in the race to sign Johan Manzambi. Negotiations underway to hijack Newcastle deal and get green light from the player. 🇨🇭 #NUFC agreed terms with Freiburg but not yet with Manzambi; #AVFC are on it. ❗️ https://t.co/OaPW1t4EBo
🚨🟣🔵 Understand Aston Villa are among clubs attentive to Johan Manzambi situation with Newcastle. Newcastle agreed terms with Freiburg but waiting on player’s green light to proceed. #AVFC interested and attentive; it’s up to the player. 🎥 https://t.co/qXOxDcJdyI https://t.co/psZyG9Slc1
🚨🇨🇭 Newcastle will get in touch with Johan Manzambi’s camp to try close the agreement on personal terms. Agreement done days ago club to club with Freiburg — but green light from player and his camp still needed to get it sealed. Decision up to Manzambi. https://t.co/eojJY5FNoj
Newcastle have agreed a €60m fee with Freiburg for Johan Manzambi, as @Plettigoal called. Advanced talks with Manzambi over terms ongoing.⬇️
🚨⚪️⚫️ Newcastle are closing in on Johan Manzambi deal with SC Freiburg 🇨🇭 Deal almost done for €60m fixed fee with add-ons while Manzambi has been shown #NUFC project over last two weeks. Final details to sort on player side then here we go next. Freiburg accepted verbal proposal, as @Plettigoal reported.
🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE | Newcastle and SC Freiburg have reached a full agreement over the transfer of Johan Manzambi worth €60m. All agreed between the clubs. #NUFC are now finalising the final details of the agreement with Manzambi. Long-term contract prepared. Aston Villa were also in the race following Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, but Newcastle are the clear favourites. Manzambi, who is currently injured, remains fully focused on the World Cup. @SkySportDE 🇨🇭
🚨⤵️ Freiburg and Newcastle are already in contact over Johan Manzambi. #NUFC are pushing to sign him. SCF are demanding up to €60m.
🚨 Newcastle United to open talks with Freiburg in coming days as work continues to sign Johan Manzambi. #NUFC now leading contender for 20yo midfielder & intensifying efforts to get deal done. #Switzerland international keen on opportunity @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/WbueMd0xu1
🚨📈 Newcastle appreciate Johan Manzambi highly. #NUFC have been informed of all the key terms and financial details. EXCL DET | However, there is still no club-to-club agreement. Concrete negotiations have not started yet. SC Freiburg are currently demanding up to €60m following his outstanding World Cup performances. Several other top clubs are also keen on the 20 y/o promising midfielder, who has impressed for Switzerland at the WC. @_dennisbayer @SkySportDE 🇨🇭
🚨🇨🇭 Newcastle are preparing opening official bid for Switzerland gem Johan Manzambi to be sent soon. Initial contacts made over recent days and proposal to SC Freiburg will follow. ⚪️⚫️ He’s scored 3 goals, delivered 2 assists in excellent World Cup campaign so far. https://t.co/PhlW82v0fD
Newcastle optimistic on agreeing a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi. Advanced talks ongoing.🇨🇭 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/xKw4jFH24w
Aggregated from public reports by football journalists. Signal strength reflects reporting reliability — not the probability of the deal happening, and not a betting market.
Reported by 11 — 9 tier-1, 2 tier-2.
Track records come from our resolved outcomes ledger; reporters with too few resolved calls show as “building”.
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