Newcastle clearly planning for life without Sandro Tonali as record-move for ‘diamond’ eyed
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The 20-year-old has scored six goals and provided six assists in 31 Liga Portugal matches this season, and has played almost every league minute for Franceso Farioli. Newcastle transfer chiefs are bracing for offers for the Italian, who has indicated his willingness to leave St James’ Park. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle consider Victor Froholdt move amid Sandro Tonali linksFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that Newcastle are eyeing several midfielders amid mounting interest in Tonali.The Italy international has been superb for much of this season despite the Magpies’ troubles, but the lack of European football could be critical for his future. And with Tonali missing out on the World Cup as well, the 25-year-old is likely keen to make sure years of his career are not wasted.Arsenal are among the teams to explore a move for the former AC Milan midfielder, who will have two years remaining on his contract this summer.Should he leave, Bold reports that Newcastle are among the teams keeping a close eye on Porto midfielder Froholdt.
The 20-year-old is extremely highly rated and has enjoyed a superb debut season in Portugal, winning Liga Portugal last week.Froholdt is under contract until 2030, but does have a release clause in his contract worth around £73m.Andre Villas-Boas on ‘diamond’ FroholdtFroholdt, who has already been handed 10 caps for the Denmark international side, was named the 2025 footballer of the year by the Danish football association, following in the footsteps of the likes of Christian Eriksen and Kasper Schmeichel.It has been an extraordinary breakthrough for the 20-year-old, who could well be set to make another huge move this summer. “Victor has already changed – he has developed from the Victor we brought in from Copenhagen.