Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco's Bamba

Aladji Bamba has played for France Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s [Getty Images]Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £34m 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 t