Newcastle agree £35m deal for Monaco's Bamba

Newcastle agree £35m deal for Monaco's BambaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aladji Bamba has played for France Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20sByCiaran KellyNewcastle United reporterPublishedJust nowCommentsNewcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £35m for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba.The 20-year-old Frenchman, who played his first senior game in August 2025, is due on Tyneside on Thursday to have a medical and sign a long-term contract.Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month and have been in the market for a second young midfielder after signing 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.Another target, Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, opted to join Aston Villa last week.Among Ligue 1 midfielders who played at least 500 minutes last season, Bamba ranked in the top five for duels won (9.1 per game on average), tackles (3.6), successful take-ons (1.6) and aerial duels won (1.9).Related topicsFootballPremier LeagueNewcastle UnitedMore on this storyWhere are Newcastle in bid to be the best by 2030?Published1 day agoHow have missed targets affected Newcastle's summer rebuild?Published6 days ago