Arsenal show interest in Porto midfielder

Arsenal are one of the clubs showing significant interest in FC Porto 20-year-old Victor Froholdt, according to a report from the player’s home country of Denmark.

Victor Froholdt of FC Porto looks on during warm up prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Porto and VfB Stuttgart at Estadio do Dragao on March 19, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images) — Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images

Mads Glenn Wehlast reports for Bold.dk that Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are all showing great interest in Victor Froholdt of FC Porto. Wehlast was previously the first to break news of Arsenal’s bid for Christian Norgaard, then of Brentford.

The report adds that it’s unclear whether Froholdt might really leave Porto after just one season with the club, particularly as he has a contract until 2030 and Porto have qualified for next season’s Champions League.

Arsenal and Liverpool should also be able to offer Froholdt Champions League football, but it’s unlikely Newcastle will have any form of European football to offer.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - MARCH 06: Victor Froholdt of F.C. Copenhagen running with the ball during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between F.C. Copenhagen and Chelsea FC at Parken Stadium on March 06, 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images) — Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images

Arsenal were also linked with interest in Froholdt in late 2025, but at the time it was reported that the player would be unable to move in the January transfer window due to already having represented two clubs this season.

Froholdt has made 49 appearances for Porto since his move last July, but his first appearance of 2025/26 was for FC Copenhagen in their first Superliga fixture of the campaign.

As a result, any potential move had to wait for the summer window, and it seems Arsenal remain interested at this stage.

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Victor Froholdt of FC Porto battles for possession with Stefan Lainer of Red Bull Salzburg during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between FC Salzburg and FC Porto at Stadion Salzburg on September 25, 2025 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) — Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images

Froholdt’s 49 Porto games have seen him score eight goals and assist six from midfield, as well as winning the Liga Portugal with his new club.

Arsenal have done some business with Porto in the past, signing Fabio Vieira, loaning the same player back, and selling them Jakub Kiwior. Perhaps they’ll be involved in negotiations with the club again this summer.

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