FC Porto's demands put Newcastle off Victor Froholdt | OneFootball

Newcastle are preparing to face a major loss in the transfer market, with Bruno Guimarães on his way to Arsenal for a fee close to €90 million. The imminent departure of the Brazilian international will leave a vacancy in the Magpies’ midfield, with Victor Froholdt one of the players identified by the English club. Even so, according to The Athletic this Thursday, a move for the FC Porto midfielder is still far from becoming a reality.

The American outlet, which brings together several transfer specialists, reports that Froholdt is highly regarded within Newcastle’s structure. However, the fee demanded by FC Porto is considered too high.

In this context, André Villas-Boas continues to refuse to entertain the departure of the Danish international. For his part, the player appears increasingly likely to remain in Portugal and complete a second season in the service of the Dragons.

At 20 years old, Froholdt is already a key figure at FC Porto and began 2026/27 in superb fashion. Last Saturday, he scored the only goal against Torreense, securing the win and the consequent triumph in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, in Coimbra.

After the match, the Danish international spoke about his future and made it clear that he is solely focused on FC Porto, which he described as a “huge club”.

“People talk about taking the next step, but for me FC Porto is a huge club. I’m already focused on the next game, for the league,” the Nordic player stressed to RTP Notícias.

Farioli was also asked about the possible departure of Froholdt during this summer transfer window, similar to what could happen with Diogo Costa, and acknowledged the importance of both players.

“They are two very important players for us, but we know what the market is like and we know the difficulties of the period when the window is open,” he said in the flash interview area on Porto Canal, also after the Supertaça victory.

“The opportunities that can arise, and we see the numbers that are being mentioned, especially in the Premier League market. I think both are happy and want to stay. Victor made his position very clear at the end of the season and did the same this year. It is the same for Diogo, so I believe, hope and wish that they stay with us for the whole season,” concluded the FC Porto coach.

A Nordic phenomenon

Victor Froholdt is currently one of the biggest stars in Portuguese football, although just a year ago he arrived in Porto virtually unknown to most supporters. The Copenhagen-born midfielder did not take long, however, to win the trust of the FC Porto fans and earn a place in Farioli’s starting eleven, showing the quality and intensity needed to take control of the midfield.

The Nordic player finished the season with eight goals and seven assists in 51 matches for the Dragons, and was also voted the best player in the Primeira Liga in 2025/26.

Froholdt’s current contract with FC Porto runs until 2030 and includes a release clause set at €85 million.

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