Boca Juniors 
Newcastle 
- 26 August
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Valentín Barco signs for Brighton.
Brighton beats Newcastle to sign Valentín Barco. Boca Juniors accepts their €9.2M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Valentín Barco moving to Newcastle.
CONFIRMED: Valentín Barco signs for Brighton
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Valentín Barco's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 74% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- There are few players in the current Newcastle squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Valentín Barco's chances of playing a key role within the team.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Valentín Barco (21).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Valentín Barco.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Dan Burn, Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG))
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Dan Burn, Tino Livramento)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Tino Livramento)
Chelsea, Newcastle United rival Manchester City in Valentin Barco pursuit
Chelsea and Newcastle United have reportedly joined Manchester City in the race to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco.
Alternatives of Newcastle
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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66.8
79.7
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Luca Netz |
 Gladbach
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€5.9M |
|
66.8
66.8
|
Manuel Lazzari |
 Lazio
|
€2.5M |
|
66.8
77.6
|
Rodrigo Huescas |
 Kobenhavn
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€10.2M |
|
66.7
68.2
|
Luca Pellegrini |
Lazio
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€2.5M |
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66.7
67.6
|
Manolis Saliakas |
 St. Pauli
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€2.1M |
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66.7
66.7
|
Dimitri Foulquier |
 Valencia
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€1.4M |
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66.6
66.6
|
Josip Juranovic |
 Union Berlin
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€2.5M |
|
66.5
66.5
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Borna Sosa |
 C. Palace
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€8.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jörgen Strand Larsen | 20-08-2025 | Report | |
| Malick Thiaw | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Muniz | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 28-07-2025 | Report | |
| Yoane Wissa | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| Johan Bakayoko | 26-06-2025 | Report | |
| Anthony Elanga | 25-06-2025 | Report |
Valentín Barco
M (CL), D (L)
Skill: 63.4
Pot: 75.2
Team
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€15.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€14.2M – €17.4M
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Who is Valentín Barco?
Valentín Barco (ARG) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Strasbourg. Valentín Barco is 21 years old (2004/07/23) and he is 170cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 19. Valentín Barco has also been used as a wing back, a wide playmaker and as a classic winger.
Valentín Barco's current transfer value is between €14.2M and €17.4M. His last transfer was from Brighton to Strasbourg in 2025. Strasbourg paid Brighton €10M for Valentín Barco.
Valentín Barco latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
