Race over — signed elsewhere
Race over — the player signed elsewhere
State of the deal
Newcastle United has reportedly agreed a fee with SC Freiburg and personal terms with Johan Manzambi, as widely reported by sources including Florian Plettenberg and Fabrizio Romano four days ago. However, Luke Edwards (The Telegraph) reported yesterday that the deal is not yet finalised, with a hold-up concerning the player's final decision. Unconfirmed talk suggests Aston Villa is also attentive
Timeline · 19 reports
- Luke Edwards312 Jul
Deal agreed
Johan Manzambi's transfer deal to Newcastle is not yet finalised, with a hold up concerning the player's decision. While fee and personal terms are reportedly not an issue, Newcastle is awaiting a definitive answer and has alternative targets.
Source ↗via X - Fabrizio Romano112 Jul
Fee agreed
Aston Villa is reportedly among the clubs attentive to Johan Manzambi's situation. Newcastle United has agreed terms with Freiburg for the player, but is currently awaiting his green light to proceed with the transfer. Villa is interested and monitoring the developments.
Source ↗via X - Stuart Jamieson411 Jul
Deal agreed
Newcastle United have agreed a £49m fee with SC Freiburg for attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi and secured a verbal agreement with the player. The Swiss international is currently injured and will not finalise his move until after Switzerland's World Cup involvement concludes.
- Lee Ryder410 Jul
Rumour
Louis Saha has warned Newcastle United about potentially signing Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg for £50m. Saha questioned the high price for a player he believes might only be a squad player and not an immediate replacement for Sandro Tonali, despite acknowledging Manzambi's tal
- Lee Ryder410 Jul
Personal terms
Johan Manzambi has reportedly given his word on personal terms with Newcastle United after positive talks. Newcastle are proceeding cautiously, recalling a previous verbal agreement with Victor Munoz that did not materialize. The club was content with the deal's progress at the c
Source ↗via X - Lee Ryder49 Jul
Deal agreed
Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a deal in principle for Johan Manzambi, including personal terms. A £49 million fee has been agreed with SC Freiburg for the Swiss midfielder. The 20-year-old is expected to join after the World Cup.
- Keith Downie29 Jul
Deal agreed
Newcastle United has a verbal framework in place for the transfer of Johan Manzambi, with an agreement reportedly set at £49m. The 20-year-old Swiss player has also verbally agreed to personal terms with the club.
Source ↗via X - Craig Hope3First9 Jul
Talks
Negotiations between Newcastle United and Johan Manzambi are reportedly moving in the right direction. However, the deal is not yet complete, with further work still required to finalize an agreement.
Source ↗via X - Keith Downie29 Jul
Talks
Newcastle United are close to reaching an agreement with Freiburg for midfielder Johan Manzambi. The German club values the Swiss international at £51m (€60m), and significant progress has been made in negotiations.
Source ↗via X - Louise Taylor29 Jul
Deal agreed
Newcastle have agreed a £51.5m deal with Freiburg for Switzerland international midfielder Johan Manzambi. The 20-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract at St James' Park, but the transfer will not be finalised until Switzerland exit the World Cup.
- Fabrizio Romano19 Jul
Deal agreed
Newcastle are reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg. The agreement is said to be for a €60m fixed fee with additional add-ons. Freiburg has verbally accepted the offer, and final details are being sorted on the player's side.
Source ↗via X - Florian Plettenberg2First9 Jul
Deal agreed
Newcastle and SC Freiburg have reached a full agreement for the transfer of Johan Manzambi for €60m. All terms are agreed between the clubs, with Newcastle now finalising the final details of a long-term contract with the player.
Source ↗via X - Keith Downie27 Jul
Rumour
Newcastle United remains interested in signing Johan Manzambi. The Swiss international is reportedly waiting until after his World Cup participation to decide his future. Newcastle faces a tough deal as Manzambi has multiple options.
Source ↗via X - Florian Plettenberg2First7 Jul
Talks
Newcastle United are reportedly in contact with Freiburg regarding a potential transfer for Johan Manzambi. The Premier League club is pushing to sign the player, with Freiburg demanding a fee of up to €60m.
Source ↗via X - David Ornstein1First7 Jul
Talks
Newcastle United are set to open talks with Freiburg in the coming days regarding the transfer of 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi. The Switzerland international is reportedly keen on the opportunity, with Newcastle now considered the leading contender to sign him.
Source ↗via X - Kieran Horn46 Jul
Rumour
Newcastle are reportedly ahead of Manchester United in the pursuit of Freiburg's Johan Manzambi. The Switzerland international midfielder is valued at £51 million by his current club. Newcastle are considered favourites, with financial aspects not expected to be an issue, while U
- Florian Plettenberg25 Jul
Rumour
Newcastle United highly appreciate Johan Manzambi and have been informed of the key financial details for a potential transfer. However, there is currently no club-to-club agreement, and concrete negotiations have not yet commenced. SC Freiburg is reportedly demanding up to €60m
Source ↗via X - Lee Ryder4First4 Jul
Talks
Newcastle United have made a pitch to Johan Manzambi's representatives, indicating he would be an important first-team player and wages would not be an issue. The SC Freiburg midfielder is also attracting intense competition from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Arse
Source ↗via X - Sean McCormick34 Jul
Talks
Newcastle United are reportedly confident in their pursuit of Freiburg's 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi. The club is engaged in a £42 million chase for the Swiss international, who impressed at the World Cup. This comes as Newcastle also confirmed the signing of Bazoumana
Elsewhere in this race
What the other clubs chasing him have done. These reports belong to their deals, not this one.
