Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNewcastle are targeting Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (Reuters)Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur for a fee potentially rising to £23 million, and are reportedly close to securing 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. The club also acquired 20-year-old winger Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim for a reported £42 million over the weekend, signalling a strategic focus on bringing in young talent. These new signings follow significant high-profile departures, including Anthony Gordon's £70 million move to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali's £100 million transfer to Premier League rivals Tottenham. Speculation persists regarding Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who has reportedly informed the club of his desire to join Arsenal following Brazil's exit from the World Cup. Newcastle's 12th-place Premier League finish means they will not participate in European football next season, a situation expected to reduce club revenue by tens of millions of pounds.In fullNewcastle sign Ajax teenager and close in on World Cup breakout star after losing Sandro TonaliMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in