Newcastle United to sign Monaco midfielder Alaji Bamba for over €40 million

Published Jul 23, 09:45 AM UTC

Multiple French media outlets, including RMC and Foot Mercato, report that 20-year-old French midfielder Alaji Bamba is set to join English Premier League club Newcastle United from AS Monaco. The transfer fee is €36 million plus €5 million in add-ons, totaling over €40 million. Monaco, needing to free up funds, has included a sell-on clause in the deal. The player has already arrived in Newcastle to complete the transfer. The news was published by Hupu Soccer on July 23.