Newcastle United Prepare Opening Bid for Johan Manzambi
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Newcastle United are preparing an opening official bid for Switzerland international Johan Manzambi. Initial contacts have been made with SC Freiburg, with a formal proposal expected soon.
Newcastle United are preparing an opening official bid for Switzerland international Johan Manzambi, according to reports. Initial contacts have been made over recent days, and a proposal to SC Freiburg is expected to follow.
Manzambi has scored three goals and provided two assists in an excellent World Cup campaign so far.
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