Newcastle Agree £51.5m Deal for Freiburg Midfielder Johan Manzambi

Newcastle have agreed a £51.5m fee with Freiburg for 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, who is expected to sign a long-term contract at St James' Park. The deal will not be finalised while Switzerland remain in the World Cup. Manzambi is currently managing a minor knee injury ahead of Switzerland's quarter-final against Argentina. At £51.5m, this is a significant acquisition for Newcastle, and Manzambi's World Cup form with Switzerland has made him one of the summer's most coveted midfielders.