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Newcastle United scout standout Johan Manzambi during World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Newcastle United scout standout Johan Manzambi during World Cup
Summary

Newcastle United is reportedly interested in SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as potential summer transfer target. Manzambi has excelled in the World Cup, registering three goals and one assist in three matches, attracting attention for his creativity on the pitch. With Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe eyeing reinforcements for next season, the club's scouts are closely monitoring the player. However, Newcastle will face competition, as Switzerland prepares for a round of 32 match against Algeria in the tournament.

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Key Details
  • •Newcastle scouts monitoring Johan Manzambi during World Cup.
  • •Manzambi has three goals and one assist in three appearances.
  • •Newcastle seeks to strengthen their squad for next season.
  • •Switzerland set to face Algeria in the World Cup round of 32.
Latest Updates
  • 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle weighing up move for Freiburg and Switzerland star Johan Manzambi
  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United interested in SC Freiburg star Johan Manzambi
What they're saying
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After an impressive 2025/26 campaign with SC Freiburg, Johan Manzambi has carried his strong form into the World Cup, where he has scored three goals and provided one assist in three games for Switzer...

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Newcastle United are interested in recruiting the services of SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi this summer, according to the Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope. Newcastle have scouts at the World C...

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