Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, with Unai Emery's side working to hijack Newcastle United's proposed £50 million move for one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Newcastle had reached a club-to-club agreement with Freiburg for the 20-year-old but he now favours a move to Villa Park.

Johan Manzambi, una delle stelle del Mondiale, sembrava ormai destinato a vestire la maglia del Newcastle. Niente da fare, perche a causa...