Tottenham are up against a hefty €85 million release clause as they step up their pursuit of the Danish standout.
Tottenham target Victor Froholdt has an €85 million release clause in his FC Porto contract.
Spurs have struggled for form in recent weeks, dropping points in four of their last five Premier League games and slipping out of the top four. A mounting injury crisis has compounded the problem for Frank, with key attacking figures sidelined for extended spells. Absences for players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have drained the team’s creativity, while deeper midfield combinations—such as Joao Palhinha partnering Rodrigo Bentancur—have left the side predictable and lacking spark. It’s clear Tottenham need an energetic box-to-box midfielder capable of stabilising the centre of the pitch and contributing in the final third.
Details of Victor Froholdt’s release clause at FC Porto have now surfaced. Spurs were linked with the young Dane in the summer after scouting him extensively during his impressive breakthrough at FC Copenhagen. Although Tottenham failed to secure his signature, Froholdt completed a move to FC Porto, where he has continued to shine.
The teenager’s performances have drawn interest from several major European clubs. Atletico Madrid are among those tracking him closely, with Froholdt recording two goals and two assists in 11 league matches, alongside standout Europa League displays. Reports from October indicated Tottenham are still monitoring his development, while Porto, aware of his rapid rise, inserted a significant release clause upon signing him.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Froholdt’s contract includes an €85 million release clause. Atletico Madrid admire his personality, dynamism and goal threat, and although they consider the clause steep, they believe negotiations could bring the cost down ahead of a potential January move.
From Tottenham’s viewpoint, Froholdt fits seamlessly into the club’s recruitment philosophy. Under Frank, Spurs have built a high-intensity, physically demanding style of play, and the Porto midfielder appears well-suited to that approach. With James Maddison expected to miss much of the season due to an ACL injury, the need for creativity and drive from central areas has become urgent. Froholdt offers qualities that could help unlock compact, organised opponents.
The coming weeks will reveal whether Tottenham decide to challenge Atletico Madrid in the race for Froholdt when the January window opens.
