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While Newcastle were hopeful of landing one of their top targets, their interest was always laced with caution.

Those close to the Magpies were surprised at why the confidence was not absolute – but after losing out to Liverpool for Víctor Munoz, having also seen Hugo Ekitike go to Anfield last year, Newcastle were nervous.

Their fears proved well founded as Manzambi wavered and Villa pounced.

He was being coveted