Newcastle fans will love what Man United star once said about ‘top target’ Victor Froholdt
Newcastle United are eyeing a move for Porto star Victor Froholdt this transfer window as they search for potential replacements for Bruno Guimaraes.
Reports have emerged that the Magpies have reignited their interest in the 20-year-old midfielder this summer amid Arsenal’s interest in their captain.
The Denmark international is reportedly at the top of Newcastle’s target list, as tracking the star for some time.
Froholdt has a £72.8million release clause in his contract, but it remains to be seen if Porto are willing to go below such a fee.
The midfielder only moved to the Portuguese giants last summer from Copenhagen and quickly became a first-team player.
In his debut campaign, he made 51 appearances in all competitions and scored eight goals as Porto reclaimed the top-flight title.
Diogo Dalot: Victor Froholdt has impressed me the most
Froholdt’s first season at Porto has earned him plenty of praise.
The midfielder was a revelation at the club as they went on to win the title.
This has led to former Porto player and current Manchester United star Diogo Dalot praising the midfielder in a recent interview with PL Bold.
He told the outlet on 6 June: "He was without a doubt the player who impressed me the most.
"He was a player who constantly pressed and never stopped. Everyone noticed that."
Therefore, if Correio da Manha’s report about Newcastle reigniting their interest is correct, and the club do end up signing the midfielder, these quotes will no doubt excite the St James’ Park fanbase.
Froholdt is clearly a rising star in Portugal, and it remains to be seen if the Magpies are able to get a deal done going into the final weeks of the transfer window.
Who else are Newcastle looking to sign this summer?
Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams.
The full-back was one of the star players at the City Ground last season as they reached the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Multiple Premier League clubs have been linked with the full-back this summer, and the Magpies are now planning on winning the race to his signature.
However, it remains to be seen if Eddie Howe’s shock exit on Thursday will affect any of these plans as the club now looks to begin a new era weeks before the start of the new season.