Manzambi, 20, had a breakout 2026 World Cup with Switzerland before a knee injury picked up in the win over Algeria ended his tournament.
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It’s been widely reported that Newcastle have agreed a £52 million deal with Freiburg to sign the midfielder but are still waiting on a green light from the player.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Premier League rivals Aston Villa are lurking in the shadows and are ‘attentive’ to the situation.
The decision now lies with Manzambi, but a move to the English top flight appears to be only a matter of time for the youngster.