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Newcastle United Agree £51.5m Deal for Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Newcastle United have reached agreement on a £51.5 million transfer for 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi. The club has also signed 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax for £23 million while stating Bruno Guimarães is not for sale.
Jul 9, 7:30 AM·1m read2 sources
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Newcastle United have agreed a £51.5 million deal with SC Freiburg for Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi. The 20-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract at St James’ Park, though the transfer will not be completed while Switzerland remain in the World Cup. Manzambi is dealing with a minor knee injury.
Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin said he is unsure whether the player will be fit for the quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday. Newcastle stated they have no intention of selling Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal. The 28-year-old has become unsettled following the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona.
Arsenal have not made a formal offer, though a bid near £75 million would require a decision from the club. Newcastle have completed the £23 million signing of 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a five-year contract.
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