Newcastle: Aladji Bamba £34m deal agreed with Monaco

Newcastle United A deal worth £34 million has been reached for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba.

The 20-year-old Frenchman, who played his first senior match in August 2025, will travel to Tyneside on Thursday to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract.

Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month and are searching for a second young midfielder after signing 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.

Another target, Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi, chose to join Aston Villa last week.

Among Ligue 1 midfielders who played at least 500 minutes last season, Bamba ranked in the top five in duels won (9.1 per game on average), tackles (3.6), successful attacks (1.6) and aerial duels won (1.9).