SC Freiburg → Newcastle · Permanent · Summer 2026

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last read 28% before it was settled
  1. Rumoured
    1 Jul
  2. Talks
    1 Jul
  3. Agreement
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  4. Medical
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  5. Done
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Catch me up

  1. 1 Julfirst@TEAMtalk: Newcastle want to sign Johan Manzambi as a follow-up to the Toure deal
  2. 1 JulReached Talks
  3. 1 JulJoined by @JacobsBen
  4. 4 JulJoined by @FabrizioRomano
  5. 5 JulJoined by @Plettigoal
  6. 7 JulJoined by @David_Ornstein
  7. 9 JulReached Agreement

What was actually said

16 posts in 5 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as agreed

Advancing7 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@Plettigoal had it first, 4mo ago

🚨⚪️⚫️ Newcastle are closing in on Johan Manzambi deal with SC Freiburg 🇨🇭 Deal almost done for €60m fixed fee with add-ons while Manzambi has been shown #NUFC project over last two weeks. Final details to sort on player side then here we go next. Freiburg accepted verbal https://t.co/GlzaNnakOj

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6 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🇨🇭 Newcastle will get in touch with Johan Manzambi’s camp to try close the agreement on personal terms. Agreement done days ago club to club with Freiburg — but green light from player and his camp still needed to get it sealed. Decision up to Manzambi. https://t.co/eojJY5FNoj

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Newcastle waiting on Johan Manzambi to approve a move to St James’ Park. Deal ready to formalise, but caution until it’s signed. Aston Villa also interested as reported last week on @talkSPORT.⬇️ https://t.co/3Nv7X2UZbQ

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Newcastle have agreed a €60m fee with Freiburg for Johan Manzambi, as @Plettigoal called. Advanced talks with Manzambi over terms ongoing.⬇️ https://t.co/bKRCoMHMH0

  • @Plettigoal4mo ago ↗

    🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE | Newcastle and SC Freiburg have reached a full agreement over the transfer of Johan Manzambi worth €60m. All agreed between the clubs. #NUFC are now finalising the final details of the agreement with Manzambi. Long-term contract prepared. Aston Villa were also https://t.co/2omcWbVPwo

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🚨⚫️⚪️ EXCL: Newcastle have AGREED a deal with Freiburg to sign Johan Manzambi worth €60m / £51.2m, though the Magpies fear a late hijack... #NUFC Full details via @GraemeBailey 👇 https://t.co/lCCHhTpzOk

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    ✅ Newcastle have signed Sean Steur from Ajax and reached a 'full agreement' for Johan Manzambi, too 🔥 #NUFC https://t.co/gDbi8XRDwe

Reported as being in talks

Advancing5 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@JacobsBen had it first, 4mo ago

🚨🇨🇭 Newcastle are preparing opening official bid for Switzerland gem Johan Manzambi to be sent soon. Initial contacts made over recent days and proposal to SC Freiburg will follow. ⚪️⚫️ He’s scored 3 goals, delivered 2 assists in excellent World Cup campaign so far. https://t.co/PhlW82v0fD

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  • @David_Ornstein4mo ago ↗

    🚨 Newcastle United to open talks with Freiburg in coming days as work continues to sign Johan Manzambi. #NUFC now leading contender for 20yo midfielder & intensifying efforts to get deal done. #Switzerland international keen on opportunity @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/WbueMd0xu1

  • @Plettigoal4mo ago ↗

    🚨⤵️ Freiburg and Newcastle are already in contact over Johan Manzambi. #NUFC are pushing to sign him. SCF are demanding up to €60m. https://t.co/uPXilh2fSZ

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Newcastle optimistic on agreeing a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi. Advanced talks ongoing.🇨🇭 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/xKw4jFH24w

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Newcastle United are making progress in their pursuit of highly-rated midfielder Johan Manzambi, but TEAMtalk understands the Premier League side remains wary of a potential hijack from rival clubs. https://t.co/mxpz8IHI1v

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutralone report

🚨🟣🔵 Exclusive story from the evening, confirmed: Aston Villa are in the race to sign Johan Manzambi. Negotiations underway to hijack Newcastle deal and get green light from the player. 🇨🇭 #NUFC agreed terms with Freiburg but not yet with Manzambi; #AVFC are on it. ❗️ https://t.co/OaPW1t4EBo

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Neutral2 reports, led by @Plettigoal

🚨📈 Newcastle appreciate Johan Manzambi highly. #NUFC have been informed of all the key terms and financial details. EXCL DET | However, there is still no club-to-club agreement. Concrete negotiations have not started yet. SC Freiburg are currently demanding up to €60m https://t.co/0G8fMoJ26u

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  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔥 Man Utd ignite £51m Newcastle transfer battle for breakout World Cup star Johan Manzambi 💫 #MUFC #NUFC https://t.co/zwzWXXJrcj

Reported as a live interest

Advancingone report

⚫️⚪️Newcastle have a £40m agreement in place for Bazoumana Toure, and want to follow up by signing Johan Manzambi ✍️ @GraemeBailey | #NUFC https://t.co/HEl2EzEYLk

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Why it read 28% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
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Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
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5 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
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