Newcastle imagine they’re set to overlook out on the signing of Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa.
The Switzerland worldwide’s choice is known to be Villa, who’ve supplied to match the £49m deal Newcastle verbally agreed with Freiburg.
The provide of Champions League soccer is claimed to have been a key motivator behind Manzambi’s resolution to go for Villa.
The 20-year-old had verbally agreed private phrases with Newcastle however was ready till after Switzerland’s World Cup was over earlier than making a last name on his future.
Switzerland have been knocked out by Argentina in a 3-1 quarter-final defeat after extra-time.
Manzambi is about to grow to be the tenth participant that Newcastle have missed out on signing for the reason that summer time of 2024 – with 9 of these gamers becoming a member of Premier League rivals.
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The 9 different gamers Newcastle missed out on
Victor Munoz – summer time 2026
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Victor Muñoz has developed into a world star throughout his time in LaLiga. The 22-year-old made two appearances for Actual Madrid earlier than impressing with Osasuna. He made his Spain debut in March and is within the World Cup squad.
Earlier this summer time, Newcastle thought they’d a deal for Spain’s worldwide winger Victor Munoz – earlier than a late Liverpool hijack.
Newcastle had a charge of £29m (+£4.3m) accepted by Osasuna and the participant had agreed private phrases and informed them he needed to return. Agent charges have been additionally agreed.
However they have been instructed to attend during the last 24 hours by the participant’s representatives.
Liverpool had all the time been on the desk for Muñoz in order that they did not are available final minute, however Newcastle had been informed the participant needed to signal for them.
Hugo Ekitike – summer time 2025
Hugo Ekitike turned Newcastle down for Liverpool – and scored towards them final season
Final summer time, Eintracht Frankfurt turned down Newcastle’s club-record £70m provide for Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle held talks with Ekitike’s representatives in Austria, as they appeared to signal the striker they’d saved tabs on for various years.
Newcastle tried and did not signal Ekitike in 2022 however he selected PSG as a substitute. Frankfurt then paid PSG simply £14m for the 23-year-old the earlier summer time.
Liverpool then agreed a deal for the 23-year-old with Eintracht Frankfurt price £79m, made up of a £69m fastened charge plus £10m in add-ons. Ekitike’s choice was Liverpool.
Benjamin Sesko – summer time 2025
Benjamin Sesko was one other huge miss for Newcastle
After Ekitike fell by, Newcastle then labored on a deal for Benjamin Sesko.
They made a second bid of £69.7m plus add-ons, after an preliminary provide of slightly below £70m (€80m) plus add-ons was turned down.
Manchester United then agreed a deal for Sesko. The deal broke all the way down to an preliminary £66.3m (€76.5m) and £7.37m (€8.5m) in performance-related add-ons – which was really decrease than Newcastle’s second bid. Sesko most well-liked to maneuver to Outdated Trafford.
Joao Pedro – summer time 2025
Joao Pedro turned down Newcastle for Chelsea
Earlier than they made a transfer for Sesko or Ekitike, Newcastle had a bid of round £50m for Joao Pedro rejected by Brighton.
The Magpies firmed up their long-standing curiosity within the participant with a proposal. However whereas talks between the golf equipment remained ongoing, Chelsea swooped in.
The Blues made Pedro their high switch goal and ultimately signed him for £60m in early June – in time for the Membership World Cup.
Bryan Mbeumo – summer time 2025
Bryan Mbeumo ended up becoming a member of Manchester United over Newcastle
Newcastle additionally had an curiosity in then-Brentford ahead Bryan Mbeumo final summer time.
The Magpies have been considered one of various golf equipment within the ahead together with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham – and all 4 golf equipment thought-about a transfer.
Mbeumo ended up becoming a member of Sesko at United for a £71m deal.
Dean Huijsen – summer time 2025
Newcastle have been amongst these eager on Spain defender Dean Huijsen, who had simply had a breakout season at Bournemouth.
Nevertheless, Actual Madrid moved rapidly to activate his £50m launch clause.
Liam Delap – summer time 2025
Newcastle have been concerned about signing Liam Delap from Ipswich final summer time. Ipswich gave Delap permission to talk to different golf equipment after their Premier League relegation final yr.
Nevertheless, Chelsea paid Delap’s £30m launch clause. Chelsea paid £20m up entrance, with the remainder in instalments, whereas Ipswich additionally inserted a sell-on clause within the deal.
James Trafford – summer time 2025
James Trafford selected Manchester Metropolis over Newcastle
Newcastle agreed a £31m charge with Burnley for goalkeeper James Trafford final yr. Nevertheless, Manchester Metropolis stepped in.
Metropolis had an identical clause inserted after they offered Trafford to Burnley in 2023 – and ended up activating it.
Trafford ended up turning down Newcastle for a transfer to Guardiola’s Metropolis. He began the season as No 1 however then misplaced his place to Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Marc Guehi – summer time 2024
Newcastle tried to signal Marc Guehi for a number of years
Newcastle made three bids for Marc Guehi through the summer time of 2024. The bid was over £50m – however Palace valued him at £65m.
Newcastle retained an curiosity in Guehi the next summer time, however Liverpool stepped in. With one yr left on his contract, Guehi noticed a £35m transfer to Liverpool break down on the ultimate day of the 2025 switch window.
Six months later, Guehi moved to Man Metropolis for an preliminary £20m – with six months left on his contract.
