Newcastle targets Porto’s Victor Froholdt as Bruno Guimarães’ successor By Thiago Lemos
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Arsenal are advancing in talks to sign midfielder Bruno Guimarães, with negotiations heading towards completion in the coming days. The Brazilian player’s departure from Newcastle is imminent, moving the transfer market. The move to the Gunners took place on August 4, 2026, with the consolidation of terms between the teams.
While Danilo was previously seen as the leading candidate to fill Guimaraes’ place at the Magpies, Newcastle are now directing their interest elsewhere. The English team’s new target is Victor Froholdt, a talented 20-year-old Dane who stands out in his performances for Porto.
The young athlete has impressed in the Portuguese team, attracting the attention of several Premier League clubs due to his consistent performance. Froholdt’s termination fine is set at 85 million euros, an amount that is in line with the value that the northern English club expects to receive from the transfer of Bruno Guimarães, indicating a clear replacement strategy in the market.
To ensure the arrival of the Brazilian midfielder, the team led by Mikel Arteta agreed to pay a fixed amount of 70 million pounds, equivalent to R$478.5 million. Additionally, there is an amount of 10 million pounds (R$68.5 million) linked to the achievement of specific objectives.
In addition to negotiating for the midfielder, Arsenal are monitoring Vini Jr.’s situation, keeping the attacker on their radar. Caso ambas as contratações se concretizem, o elenco dos Gunners poderá contar com até cinco jogadores brasileiros, reforçando a presença do país no futebol inglês.
