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title: "Newcastle United: Magpies set to lose out on Axel Tuanzebe"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-08-05T19:10:44Z"
modified: "2021-08-05T19:10:44Z"
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# Newcastle United: Magpies set to lose out on Axel Tuanzebe

**Newcastle United are reportedly set to lose out on the signing of Axel Tuanzebe to one of their rivals in the Premier League.**

### The Lowdown: Newcastle were favourites

The St. James’ Park faithful were [reportedly](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/axel-tuanzebe-manchester-united/) in pole position to sign Tuanzebe not so long ago, with Steve Bruce being an admirer of the player who he has previously worked with.

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People in the camp of the Manchester United central defender were thought to be ‘delighted’ with the North East club’s interest, although no deal has ever come into fruition.

### The Latest: Villa set to sign Tuanzebe

As per [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/news/axel-tuanzebe-manchester-united-transfer/wRbnlM7oWt8B), Aston Villa are now set to sign Tuanzebe on a loan deal for the 2021/22 season, meaning that the Tyneside club are set to lose out on his signature.

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It is reportedly ‘expected’ that he will now join Dean Smith’s team, who is keen to sign him as cover for both centre-back and right-back.

### The Verdict: Shame

It would be a real shame for the Magpies to lose out on the signing of Tuanzebe, especially to one of their rivals in the top flight.

Described as [‘outstanding’](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/solskjaer-praises-axel-tuanzebe-after-granada-performance) by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after an impressive display in the UEFA Europa League against Granada back in April, he is capable of performing at the highest level, having also racked up a fair amount of experience in playing in the Premier League ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/axel-tuanzebe/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/342046/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=GB1&pos=&trainer_id=)).

Nonetheless, his added versatility would have been very useful to have in Bruce’s squad, but it looks as if they are going to miss out on the chance to sign him.

[***In other news, find out who NUFC have now reportedly agreed a deal to sign here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/joe-willock-arsenal-premier-league-9/)