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.
- 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, 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
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
| 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
|
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
|
€10.2M |
|
66.7
68.2
|
Luca Pellegrini |
Lazio
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€2.5M |
|
66.7
67.6
|
Manolis Saliakas |
 St. Pauli
|
€2.1M |
|
66.7
66.7
|
Dimitri Foulquier |
 Valencia
|
€1.4M |
|
66.6
66.6
|
Josip Juranovic |
 Union Berlin
|
€2.5M |
|
66.5
66.5
|
Borna Sosa |
 C. Palace
|
€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
Contract Until
29 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.
