Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg

<ul><li><p>Midfielder faced Villa in Europa League final in May</p></li><li><p>U-turn another summer transfer blow for Newcastle</p></li></ul><p>Aston Villa have hijacked Newcastle’s pursuit of Johan Manzambi, and are close to completing a £49m deal with Freiburg for the Switzerland midfielder.</p><p>Manzambi’s arrival will boost Villa before a season in which they return to the Champions League, and his move represents a considerable blow for Newcastle.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/13/aston-villa-hijack-newcastle-pursuit-of-johan-manzambi-from-freiburg-transfer-window">Continue reading...</a>