{"id":263063,"date":"2026-09-17T11:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/aston-villa-and-newcastle-make-enquiries-to-sign-30m-star-with-same-agent-as-manzambi\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:39:11","slug":"aston-villa-and-newcastle-make-enquiries-to-sign-30m-star-with-same-agent-as-manzambi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/aston-villa-and-newcastle-make-enquiries-to-sign-30m-star-with-same-agent-as-manzambi\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa and Newcastle make enquiries to sign \u00a330m star with same agent as Manzambi"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Aston Villa<\/a> and Newcastle United have been in contact to sign Fiorentina star Cher Ndour, with the midfielder now attracting widespread interest from the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Unai Emery<\/a>‘s side have found it difficult to get going this season, after a major squad rebuild during the summer, but they managed to get back on track with a 3-1 victory against Coventry City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

After losing Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, one area in which Villa were forced to strengthen was central midfield, signing Johan Manzambi, and Ndour has now emerged as a target too, with the Fiorentina maestro represented by the same agent as the 20-year-old.<\/p>\n

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Zion Suzuki<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Joao Gomes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nicolas Jackson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Johan Manzambi<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Leon Goretzka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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At 22-years-old, the Italian is a similar age to Manzambi, but he has already tested himself in a number of leagues, making ten appearances in the Liga Portugal, three in Ligue 1, 12 in the Turkish Super Lig and 46 in the Serie A.<\/p>\n

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The Brescia-born midfielder has really kicked on since signing for Fiorentina in 2025, with 33 of his Serie A outings coming last season, during which time he scored three goals and averaged 1.7 successful tackles per 90.<\/p>\n

Como scout Ben Mattinson<\/a> has also lauded the two-cap Italy international for his physical profile and ability on the ball, saying: “Ndour has a fascinating profile similar to the likes of Ryan Gravenberch. A tall (6\u20193\u201d) CM who moves like he\u2019s smaller.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Ndour covers ground well and on the ball he\u2019s completely ambipedal in his passing and shooting, making him even more press resistant.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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According to a report from TEAMtalk, Aston Villa have submitted an enquiry regarding a deal for Ndour, with a move to the Premier League starting to look increasingly likely, as a number of clubs are queuing up to secure his signature.<\/p>\n

Newcastle United, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Hull City have also made contact to sign the Italian maestro, who was formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, and the reigning European champions retain a 50% sell-on clause.<\/p>\n

Fiorentina have reportedly set an asking price of \u20ac35m<\/a> (\u00a330m), meaning a deal for the ex-PSG midfielder wouldn’t break the bank, but the Italian side remain in a strong negotiating position, as he remains under contract until 2029.<\/p>\n

That said, it would perhaps be surprising if Villa were to make a move, having signed Gomes, Goretzka and Manzambi during the summer transfer window, while fellow midfielder Ross Barkley was on the scoresheet in the victory against Coventry on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n