According to a report by 442, Newcastle United have set their sights on FC Porto’s 20-year-old midfielder, Rasmus Frovoll, as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali. The Magpies have joined the race alongside Arsenal to secure the highly-rated Danish talent, whose estimated transfer value exceeds £50 million.
With a major squad overhaul planned for the summer transfer window, Newcastle are preparing for significant changes. Several key players are expected to depart, and the club has quickly identified Frovoll as a prime target to reinforce the midfield. The young star has impressed this season, contributing eight goals and six assists across all competitions for Porto. His contract runs until 2030, meaning any deal would command a substantial fee.
Newcastle will only move forward with the signing once one or more of their midfield mainstays depart. The futures of Tonali and Bruno Guimarães remain uncertain, making Frovoll a logical successor to the Italian international. The Magpies’ disappointing campaign has left them almost certain to miss out on European football next season, increasing the risk of losing top talents like Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento. Additionally, players such as Joe Willock, Fabian Schär, and Jacob Murphy could be sold as part of a major squad reshuffle.
Arsenal, fresh off a likely Premier League title win and able to offer Champions League football, are also closely monitoring Frovoll. It remains to be seen if Newcastle can convince the youngster to join their project over the Gunners’ offer. Moreover, Liverpool have shown interest following his breakout performances this season.