Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
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Johan Manzambi is a 20-year-old attacking midfielder for the Switzerland national team.
Unai Emery is a football manager known for leading teams in major league competitions.
Victor Munoz is a 22-year-old Spanish winger who recently signed with Liverpool after a stint at Osasuna.
Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
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