Aston Villa move to hijack Newcastle deal for Swiss World Cup star Manzambi
Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX GRIMM / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) By Adegboyega Adeleye Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, with Unai Emery’s side working to hijack Newcastle United’s proposed £50 million move for one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Despite Newcastle’s long-standing interest, Villa’s late intervention has turned the race for Manzambi into one of the summer’s biggest transfer battles, with the World Cup sensation now weighing up his next move.
Villa are eager to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season amid growing uncertainty over Youri Tielemans, who is in advanced talks over a move to Manchester United, while Onana faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Belgium’s World Cup last-16 victory over the United States.
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