Newcastle United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign a £50m+ rated midfielder this summer as they prepare for a squad overhaul.
The Magpies are set for big changes during the upcoming transfer window, with several big stars expected to depart.
However, they have been quick to identify some replacements, with 20-year-old Victor Froholdt among their targets.
Victor Froholdt could be brought in to replace Sandro Tonali
The 20-year-old has impressed for Porto this season, scoring eight goals and providing six assists from midfield in all competitions.
With a contract running until 2030, the young Dane will be an expensive acquisition for anyone who wants to sign him.
However, that doesn't appear to have put off Arsenal or Newcastle, both of whom are interested in making a move for him this summer, according to both Danish publication Bold and The Times, who claim that his price tag will exceed £52m.
Newcastle could be in a position to make their move if one or more of their star midfielders leave, with the future of both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes currently less than certain.
The Magpies look to have missed out on Europe after a difficult season in which they were rarely able to put together a run of results.
This has left them at risk of losing their biggest stars, with the likes of Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento also among the names linked with moves away from the club.
Meanwhile, other players like Joe Willock, Fabian Schar and Jacob Murphy could also be moved on, leaving Newcastle in need of reinforcements.
Whether or not they can persuade Froholdt to join amid interest from the Gunners remains to be seen, with Arsenal able to provide Champions League football on the back of a season in which they look likely to claim the Premier League title.
Gonçalo Tristão Santos, Transfermarkt’s Portuguese expert, described Froholdt as "the best player in the Portuguese league this season" and at just 20-years-old, there is still further room for improvement.
Liverpool have also been credited with interest in the player, following his impressive breakout season.
