Newcastle United considers Victor Froholdt as Bruno Guimaraes leaves open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Newcastle United is exploring potential midfield replacements for captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is reportedly a target for Arsenal. FC Porto's Victor Froholdt has emerged as a primary candidate, with Newcastle preparing several options before the transfer window closes. While no formal bid has been made, Porto is expected to demand close to Froholdt's €85 million release clause. Other players under consideration include Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson and Botafogo's Danilo. Newcastle has monitored Froholdt's performances over the past season.
- •Bruno Guimaraes is linked with a transfer to Arsenal.
- •Victor Froholdt is being evaluated as a potential replacement.
- •FC Porto is set to ask near Froholdt’s €85 million release clause.
- •No formal offer has yet been made by Newcastle.
- •Newcastle is also considering other midfielders like Larsson and Danilo.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Learns Porto’s Asking Price for Victor Froholdt Amid Bruno Rumors
"Newcastle United continues to prepare for the possible departure of captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal by identifying potential midfield replacements before the transfer window closes. With Arsenal increasingly confident of completing a deal for the Brazil international, FC Porto’s Victor Froholdt has emerged as one of the leading midfielders under consideration. OneFootball, citing Portuguese outlet […]
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