Johan Manzambi agent has already teased transfer amid Newcastle United interest
Newcastle United are interested in signing Freiberg and Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi.
The agent of Freiberg midfielder Johan Manzambi has already hinted that the Newcastle United target will be on the move this summer.
The Magpies are among the clubs showing interest in the 20-year-old, who has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for club and country.
Manzambi was one of Freiberg’s star performers, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists as they reached the Europa League final - losing 3-0 to Aston Villa - and finished seventh in the Bundesliga.
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And now he is catching the eye on the world’s biggest stage, scoring three goals in three games for Switzerland to help finish top of their World Cup group and set up a last 32 tie with Algeria.
Johan Manzambi’s agent drops summer transfer window hint
Manzambi’s agent, Ismael Miller, has previously suggested a summer transfer could arise, having first received interest ahead of the last January window.
Speaking in November, Miller told Stile TV (via Tribal Football): "Manzambi's priority is to continue the season with Freiburg, where he's doing very well. He wants to keep up the pace in the Bundesliga, then he'll play in the World Cup with Switzerland if they qualify, and then we'll see.
"So, before changing teams, we'll think about it carefully. Of course, my phone is always ringing, I get interest, but the boy wants to stay calm, finish the season at Freiburg, play for Switzerland, and then we'll see.
“Plan A remains continuity with Freiburg in the Bundesliga, but we all know football; if a significant offer comes in, I'm the first to evaluate it.
"We're grateful to Freiburg, but if an offer were to arrive that would allow the boy to develop, we would consider it, obviously also discussing it with the club."
Johan Manzambi price tag
Manzambi spent time in Servette’s academy system before making the switch to Germany three years ago. Freiberg value the player around £42million, according to Sky Sports News.
Newcastle are looking at central midfielders with both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes linked with summer exits.
The Magpies are prepared to sell Tonali at the right price as Tottenham Hotspur lead the chase for the Italian. However, the message is that Guimaraes, whose representatives have held talks with Arsenal, is not for sale.