Newcastle: Aladdin Bamba agrees £34m deal with Monaco

Newcastle United They have agreed a deal worth up to £34m to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba.

The 20-year-old Frenchman, who made his senior debut in August 2025, will arrive on Tyneside on Thursday to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract.

Newcastle Sandro Tonali sold Tottenham They have been in the market for a second young midfielder since signing 18-year-old Sean Sturn from Ajax last month.

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

Among Ligue 1 midfielders who played at least 500 minutes last season, Bamba led them in tackles (an average of 9.1 per game), tackles (3.6), successful tie-ons (1.6) and aerial tackles (1.9).