Newcastle United have wasted no time after news of Sandro Tonali’s £100 million move to Tottenham Hotspur emerged. Shortly after, reports emerged that the Magpies had struck a deal of their own and were set to bring in Bazuman Toure from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.
However, Newcastle United need much more. Fortunately, it looks like the Magpies have no intention of slowing down, although a deal for Toure has already been agreed.
Work to complete another signing is well underway. They strengthened their flank options with Toure. The focus may now be on midfield, which is understandable given Tonali’s departure.
Newcastle United are optimistic about a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, according to Ben Jacobs. Preliminary negotiations are ongoing.
Newcastle United are in talks to sign Johan Manzambi
Manzambi’s name has been doing the rounds at Newcastle United’s transfer factory for several days now. And it appears the Magpies are already further along in that process than most fans would have imagined.
Moreover, according to some reports, personal terms have already been concluded with Manzambi himself. If this is true, then this step will be easier to take.
Manzambi is currently at Freiburg. First Toure, and now the Swiss midfielder. This suggests that the Bundesliga is a league that the Magpies are studying very carefully.
It is obvious that Manzambi also made his presence felt at the current World Cup. He was one of the main reasons why Switzerland topped their group, as he scored three goals and provided an assist in just one start.
Would Manzambi be a good signing?
A player as versatile as Manzambi could add a lot to the Newcastle United team. Of course, many see the Swiss as a replacement for Tonali in midfield.
However, Manzambi has the ability to play as a secondary striker. And given his performance, it’s safe to say he’s aiming for a goal.
It remains to be seen whether this step will take place or not. It won’t be a surprise if you see Manzambi playing football in a Newcastle United shirt next season.
This simply demonstrates Newcastle United’s transfer policy this summer, especially in combination with Toure. The Magpies appear intent on adding youth and quality to the squad at the same time.
Sourav Mahanti has covered teams like Chelsea, Celtic, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Manchester United, PSG and many more in a career that has spanned a decade. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Athlon Sports, SB Nation, FanSided, The Sportster and summarized through Bleacher Report and NewsNow. Apart from football, he also enjoys basketball, cricket and professional wrestling.
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