{"id":252855,"date":"2026-07-14T06:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/forget-about-manzambi-newcastle-have-already-signed-a-bigger-talent\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T06:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:15:12","slug":"forget-about-manzambi-newcastle-have-already-signed-a-bigger-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/forget-about-manzambi-newcastle-have-already-signed-a-bigger-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget about Manzambi: Newcastle have already signed a bigger talent"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The most frustrating thing is the feeling of resignation, the resigned shrug of the shoulders, as Newcastle United<\/a> see yet another move hijacked by a Premier League<\/a> rival.<\/p>\n

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Johan Manzambi will not sign for Newcastle, who have spent weeks putting in groundwork to complete a \u00a350m deal for Switzerland’s new superstar. The 20-year-old Freiburg midfielder has instead chosen Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

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Johan Manzambi at the 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Stats (* per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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#<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Matches (starts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4 (2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Goals + Assists<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3 + 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Touches*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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24.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Accurate passes*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10.8 (78%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chances created*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Possession lost*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Succ. dribbles*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ball recoveries*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Def. contributions*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Duels (won)*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.3 (29%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

It’s difficult to know what to say. What is there to say? Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me countless times, and something has clearly gone painfully wrong.<\/p>\n

That hackneyed phrase is sadly relevant for Eddie Howe<\/a> and Newcastle, but the small sliver of solace can be taken from the fact that there is plenty of time for the decision-makers to accelerate a deal for one of their other targets.<\/p>\n

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\n How Newcastle could solve their Manzambi blow<\/strong>
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Newcastle’s uncertain midfield conundrum has been cast into deeper doubt due to Bruno Guimaraes’ desire to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal.<\/p>\n

Sandro Tonali<\/a> has already been sold to Tottenham Hotspur for \u00a3100m, so it’s crucial that the Magpies package Howe’s engine room with high-quality new parts.<\/p>\n

Monaco’s Lamine Camara, for example, has been of interest for a while<\/a>, so why not bite the bullet and accelerate plans?<\/p>\n

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Reports from Italy on Sunday have claimed that the Toon have retained an interest in Atalanta’s Ederson<\/a> now that the Brazilian’s proposed move to Manchester United has collapsed.<\/p>\n

Content creator Damiano Er Faina has even hailed him as the “strongest defensive midfielder in the world<\/a>“, and now that United are out of the equation, there’s a sense that Howe and co could prevail here, should they front up their interest in the \u00a335m-valued midfielder.<\/p>\n

Newcastle have a number of top-class talents in their ranks, but they need to add experience. However, fans can rest assured that their club’s long-term future is secure, with a potential superstar already having been signed this summer.<\/p>\n

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\n Newcastle have already signed a bigger talent than Manzambi<\/strong>
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Manzambi is only 20 years old, but he has the physicality, athleticism and technical quality to make an instant impact in the Premier League. It’s frustrating, to be sure, but Newcastle have to pivot to an alternative target.<\/p>\n

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The Swiss World Cup star has the potential to become a real superstar, but Newcastle may actually have signed a bigger one this summer in Sean Steur, who has joined from Ajax for a fee rising to \u00a323m.<\/p>\n

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You scored<\/p>\n

out of 20<\/p>\n