Newcastle United are reportedly setting their sights on Porto's rising midfield star, Victor Froholdt, as the summer transfer window approaches. The 20-year-old Dane has been turning heads in Portugal following his move from Copenhagen, and it's no surprise that several Premier League clubs are now circling.

According to Football Insider, Newcastle are among three English sides closely monitoring Froholdt's situation. The interest comes at a pivotal time for the Magpies, with growing speculation that midfield maestro Sandro Tonali could be on his way out of St. James' Park. If Tonali departs, Froholdt would be a natural fit to fill that creative void in the engine room.

So far this season, Froholdt has been in fine form, notching six goals and six assists in league play through early May. His performances have drawn high praise from Porto president Andre Villas-Boas, who didn't mince words when describing the young talent. "It was a difficult deal because FC Copenhagen knew they had a diamond," Villas-Boas said. "Victor has already changed – he has developed from the Victor we brought in from Copenhagen. He is already showing signs that he can become a great player. If he continues that development, he can become one of the best."

However, landing Froholdt won't come cheap. The midfielder is under contract until 2030 with a release clause reportedly set at a hefty £73 million. Given Newcastle's cautious approach to big-money transfers after a few recent misses, that price tag is likely a non-starter. But if Froholdt pushes for a move, the Magpies might find themselves in a stronger negotiating position to secure a cut-price deal.

For now, all eyes are on Tonali's future and whether Newcastle can pull off another savvy midfield signing. Whether Froholdt dons the black-and-white stripes remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure – this is a transfer saga worth watching.