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Why Newcastle target Manzambi is in demand

Why Newcastle target Manzambi is in demand
BBC Sport Wednesday 08 July 2026, 09:03 UTC 1 min read
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Johan Manzambi has been one of the World Cup's breakout stars, so can Newcastle United win the race to sign the Freiburg midfielder?

Johan Manzambi has been one of the World Cup's breakout stars, so can Newcastle United win the race to sign the Freiburg midfielder?
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