Boca Juniors 
Newcastle Utd. 
- 27 May
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Valentín Barco signs for Brighton.
Brighton beats Newcastle Utd. to sign Valentín Barco. Boca Juniors accepts their €9.2M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Valentín Barco moving to Newcastle Utd..
CONFIRMED: Valentín Barco signs for Brighton
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Valentín Barco's transfer to Newcastle Utd., as reports suggest a 74% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Some potentially better competitors for position
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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, Valentino 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), Valentino Livramento)
Chelsea, Newcastle United rival Manchester City in Valentin Barco pursuit
https://thehardtackle.com - EnglishChelsea and Newcastle United have reportedly joined Manchester City in the race to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco.
Alternatives of Newcastle Utd.
| 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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67.3
67.3
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Cristiano Biraghi |
 Torino
|
€1.7M |
|
67.3
67.3
|
César Azpilicueta |
 Atlético
|
€1.1M |
|
67.3
77.4
|
David Möller Wolfe |
 AZ
|
€4.8M |
|
67.2
72.8
|
Andrea Carboni |
 Monza
|
€4.8M |
|
67.2
70.4
|
Tariq Lamptey |
 Brighton
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€13.6M |
|
67.2
73.3
|
Nicola Zalewski |
 Inter
|
€12M |
|
67.2
72.6
|
Maximiliano Araújo |
 Sporting CP
|
€15.5M |
|
67.1
68.1
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles |
 Lyon
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€10.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Quansah | 10-05-2025 | Report | |
| Jonathan Tah | 07-05-2025 | Report | |
| Dean Huijsen | 01-05-2025 | Report | |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 01-05-2025 | Report | |
| Ousmane Diomande | 29-04-2025 | Report | |
| Emanuel Emegha | 23-04-2025 | Report | |
| Antonio Cordero | 15-04-2025 | Report | |
| Konstantinos Karetsas | 14-04-2025 | Report |
Valentín Barco
D (L), M (CL)
Skill: 64.1
Pot: 75.7
Team
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Contract Until
29 Jun 28
ETV
€10.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€9.7M – €11.8M
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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 20 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 €9.7M and €11.8M. His last transfer was from Brighton to Strasbourg in 2025. Strasbourg loaned Valentín Barco for free from Brighton.
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