Newcastle United has successfully agreed a deal worth up to £34m for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who made his senior debut in August 2025, is scheduled to arrive on Tyneside on Thursday for a medical and to sign a long-term contract.

This move comes on the heels of Newcastle's recent transaction, where they sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month. The club is actively seeking to bolster its midfield options, particularly after having signed 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax earlier.

In terms of competition, another potential target, Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, chose to join Aston Villa last week, further emphasizing Newcastle's urgency in the transfer market.

Aladji Bamba's performance metrics highlight his potential impact:

• Ranked in the top five among Ligue 1 midfielders for duels won (9.1 per game)
• Averaged 3.6 tackles per game
• Completed 1.6 successful take-ons per match
• Won 1.9 aerial duels per game

These statistics underline why Newcastle has made a significant investment in Bamba as they look to strengthen their squad.