Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle eye Froholdt, but Porto want him | OneFootball

Seen by many as the most decisive signing FC Porto made this season and widely regarded as one of the main figures behind the Dragons’ 31st national title, Victor Froholdt is expected to stir up the summer market. At least in terms of interest, as reported by the Danish press. As A BOLA reported at the time, the entourage of the Nordic midfielder had already been contacted for some time by clubs from the Big Five leagues, but it was yesterday that the website Bold named specific clubs: Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle, the Premier League’s millionaire trio.

According to the publication, the three English clubs are “watching very closely” the progress of Porto’s No. 8, who has been one of the standout players in a high-level season during his first spell away from Copenhagen. In addition to being the third most-used player by Francesco Farioli — with 3,871 minutes played, behind only Diogo Costa (4,275) and Bednarek (3,886) — Froholdt has increasingly shown quality in attacking the opposition box, recording eight goals and seven assists. Added to that is the player’s youth — he is only 20 — which further increases the appetite of Europe’s usual giants.

On the other hand, our newspaper has learned that no official approach has yet been made to FC Porto’s board for Froholdt. For now, as mentioned, contacts have been focused on the player’s agent, with the expectation that the picture will change after the end of the season, when the market picks up speed.

Even so, letting the Nordic midfielder leave is not part of the plan. The board led by André Villas-Boas wants to preserve a strong core of players, away from the turbulence of the transfer window, in order to ensure a squad in line with FC Porto’s ambition and the demands awaiting Francesco Farioli’s team next season. To the objective of retaining the title is added the desire to make a good impression in the UEFA Champions League, a competition the Dragons will return to after two years away. Froholdt, because of how well he fits the Italian coach’s style of play, is seen as one of the key pieces for 2026/27.

The Denmark international himself has already made it clear that he intends to stay in blue and white for at least one more season. “I would love to stay here next season and play in the Champions League for FC Porto. I already feel at home and I’m very happy here,” said Victor, right after winning the title.

Also in Porto’s favor is the fact that Denmark failed to qualify for the World Cup, which deprives the young midfielder of a privileged showcase. Contractually, FC Porto’s interests are also protected. Signed from Copenhagen for €20 million — plus €2 million dependent on objectives — Froholdt signed last summer a contract valid until June 30, 2030, protected by an €85 million release clause. In any scenario, he will always represent a guarantee of a very high return, ideally in the long term. But the market can always spring surprises.

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