Bazoumana Touré completes a move newcastle united away to TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.
The Bundesliga side will collect €50m, a club-record fee, for the winger. There is also his former club, Hammarby IF. excited to receive €5m through sell-on clause.
Newcastle United continue to explore the German market to improve in other areas this summer.
The Premier League team has SC Freiburg's Johan Manzambi as its midfield target.
newcastle united keen
The 20-year-old plays mainly in the middle of the pitch but can also operate in attacking positions.
He has been a regular player for Switzerland at the World Cup and is likely to feature against Colombia on Tuesday.
sky germany Claim Johan Manzambi's performances for club and country have attracted the attention of few clubs, and have only focused on Newcastle United.
Eddie Howe's side have 'concrete interest' in the youngster and have already gathered relevant information regarding his contract and financial terms.
There have been no concrete talks between the clubs yet or an agreement reached between the player and the Magpies.
However, the Tyneside club are interested in him and are 'seriously considering a move' to bring him to St James' Park.
Newcastle United will have to spend big
Last season, Johan Manzambi scored seven goals and nine assists in 47 games for SC Freiburg. He has also performed brilliantly for his country in the World Cup, scoring three goals and providing two assists in four matches.
This has attracted interest from top clubs in the Switzerland international. Therefore, the German club have decided to increase his price and are demanding closer to €60m.
There is no indication or suggestion whether Newcastle United are prepared to meet Freiburg's demand. Sky also does not specify player preferences for next season.
Mzambi joined Freiburg in 2023 and was part of their reserve team. His development convinced the Bundesliga side to renew his contract until June 2025.
His contract expires in 2030, and transfermarket He is worth €50 million. There has been an increase of €42m since the signing of the new deal.
