Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Aladji Bamba from Monaco for a fee reported to be in the region of �34million. The 20-year-old has made just 25 senior appearances but that has not deterred the Tyneside club from spending heavily on his potential.Bamba, who will wear the number eight shirt vacated by Sandro Tonali following his move to Tottenham, told the clubs official website: Im very happy to be here its a new challenge and I cant wait to get started. I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me.I know about the history of the club and Ive visited the stadium already, which is amazing. I cant wait to be on the pitch there and hope to have some great times with the fans.Im excited to test myself in a new league, the biggest league in the world. I learned a lot last season and now I feel ready for this new opportunity. I will give my all for this club.Table of ContentsNewcastle sticking to new transfer modelArsenal continue to pursue GuimaraesNewcastle sticking to new transfer modelBamba becomes the clubs fourth summer signing following the arrivals of Ewen Jaouen, Bazoumana Tour and Sean Steur and maintains their policy of targeting youth.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: Im really pleased to see Aladji become a Newcastle United player. Hes another exciting, young signing who were really looking forward to working with.Aladji adds depth and a range of qualities to our midfield options, with huge potential for growth. His development since breaking through at Monaco has been really impressive and something we believe we can help him build on.He operates in a deeper role but has the ability to contribute all over the pitch, which he demonstrated in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season.Arsenal continue to pursue GuimaraesWhether Bamba plays alongside Bruno Guimaraes in the coming season remains to be seen.The Brazil international is a target for Arsenal but the Premier League champions have yet to agree a fee with Newcastle. Arsenal have indicated through intermediaries that they would be willing to pay around �70million for the 28-year-old but the Magpies are asking for significantly more.Guimaraes is desperate to make the move to North London but was this morning included on the promotional pictures for Newcastles new away shirt and is expected to join the clubs training camp in La Manga next week after his exertions at the World Cup. Topics AS Monaco FC Newcastle United F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Newcastle in communication with Liverpool over Keegan tribute for Premier League opener Nicholas McGee 23rd July, 2026 Newcastle fill key void as they agree �35m deal for Monaco midfielder Bamba Nicholas McGee 23rd July, 2026 Premier League: The ONE player your club should sign this summer Jon Fisher 21st July, 2026 Kevin Keegan: England football legend dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis as Newcastle, Man City, Liverpool, Fulham and Southampton lead tributes Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 Premier League pre season friendly results: Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Crystal Palace and Sunderland win, Coventry held Ben Miller 19th July, 2026 Tottenham reject �46m offer from Newcastle for Lucas Bergvall Mitch Fretton 17th July, 2026
