In a surprising turn of events, Newcastle United is reportedly missing out on the signing of Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, who has decided to join Aston Villa instead.
This decision adds to Newcastle's growing list of missed signings, with Manzambi becoming the 10th player they have failed to secure in recent transfer windows.
The loss of Manzambi is particularly notable given his potential impact in the midfield, which Newcastle has been looking to strengthen.