Newcastle have already confirmed the signing of winger Bazoumana Touré for €47M but have lost Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and are set to lose Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal in the coming weeks.
The sales of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for a combined £169M have freed up funds for the side who are also set to be handed around £70M for Guimaraes this month.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is under a lot of pressure of his side is relentlessly raided, but it looks like the club have a plan in place as they work hard on a deal for 20 year old Manzambi.
“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 in the race following Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, but Newcastle are the clear favourites. Manzambi, who is currently injured, remains fully focused on the World Cup.”
Manzambi missed Switzerland's last 16 win against Colombia due to a knee injury, a knock which may complicate his move to the Premier League.
Newcastle are not the only interested party however as Aston Villa are also in the race to sign the talented midfielder who could seal his move before the World Cup comes to a close.