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Newcastle remains highly active in the transfer market, searching for a replacement for Bruno Guimarães, a pivotal player who recently moved to Arsenal for €87.5 million.
Victor Froholdt, the engine of Francesco Farioli's FC Porto side, was on the Magpies' radar. However, the Danish international's desire to stay at the Estádio do Dragão for another season, coupled with FC Porto's hefty asking price – pointing to his €85 million release clause – put a halt to those ambitions.
Consequently, the St. James' Park club has shifted its focus to other targets and, according to David Ornstein, has already initiated contact with Manchester City regarding a former Dragon.
The English journalist reports that Newcastle is exploring the possibility of signing Nico González, the Spanish midfielder whom the Citizens acquired from FC Porto in January 2025 for €60 million.
In the 2025/26 season, still under Pep Guardiola, Nico played a significant role for City during the first half of the campaign. However, with the return of compatriot Rodri (who has since transferred to Barcelona), his playing time diminished. This current season, he featured in the second half of the Community Shield against Arsenal, but significant opportunities are not expected under Enzo Maresca.
Newcastle thus emerges as a viable option for Nico González. The coming days could bring further developments.
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