Despite Newcastle interest, FC Porto: “Froholdt stays” in 2026/27 | OneFootball

Newcastle could end up contacting FC Porto about Victor Froholdt. The historic English club has reportedly already reached an agreement with Arsenal for the transfer of Bruno Guimarães and, as such, needs to find a replacement for the Brazilian midfielder, who played a central role in its midfield. Froholdt is indeed on the Magpies’ list of potential signings, although, so far, no negotiations have been opened for the Dane or for any other player.

Newcastle’s interest in Froholdt represents a new threat to FC Porto’s intention to keep the player for the 2026/27 season, mainly because of the English club’s financial ability to invest in the market. Bruno Guimarães’s move to Arsenal is expected to bring in around €87.5 million for the Magpies, a sum that will allow the club to strengthen its spending power.

For FC Porto, there is no doubt about Froholdt’s situation. The 20-year-old Danish midfielder is set to remain in the squad in 2026/27, as André Villas-Boas, Francesco Farioli, and the player himself have already stated publicly. The release clause, set at €85 million, provides a significant safety margin, and that is the figure to which the SAD will refer any concrete interest that may arise. Even so, with nearly four weeks of the transfer window still to go and with developments in other dossiers potentially influencing squad planning, Froholdt will remain a player to watch if Newcastle decides to make a genuine move for him.

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