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

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, 2mo ago
6 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano2mo agono effect

    🚨🇨🇭 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

  • @JacobsBen2mo 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

  • @JacobsBen2mo 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

  • @Plettigoal2mo 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

  • @TEAMtalk2mo 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

  • @TEAMtalk2mo 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, 3mo ago
JournalistTier 1weighted 0.75counted at 36%claims TalksView on X ↗
4 other posts, 4 other sources on the same claim
  • @David_Ornstein3mo agono effect

    🚨 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

  • @Plettigoal3mo 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

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago

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

  • @TEAMtalk2mo 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
JournalistTier 1weighted 0.75counted at 22%claims AgreementView on X ↗

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral2 reports, led by @Plettigoal
JournalistTier 2seeded, not yet measuredclaims RumouredView on X ↗
1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk2mo 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
AggregatorTier 3seeded, not yet measuredclaims RumouredView on X ↗

Why it read 28% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+62
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−34
5 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
28%

Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.

Probability over time

20457528 Aug: 43%28 Aug: 28%28 Aug: −15 points, with no new post28 Aug28 Aug
2 recomputations 15 points over the trail
  1. 1523d agono new post; decay or a rival moving