Momentum is building for Victor Hugo's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 66% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Sean Longstaff, Joelinton )
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Elliot Anderson, Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG))
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Sean Longstaff, Joelinton )
Key player as direct competitor (Sean Longstaff, Joelinton )
Some better competitors for position (Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali)
Newcastle are ready to make an offer of around €24m for one of Brazil's upcoming stars as Eddie Howe looks to add to his squad this summer.
Newcastle United have reportedly been credited with an interest in Victor Hugo, and are prepared to pay €24 million to land the 19-year-old.
| 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. |
|
|
69.2
72.7
|
Iván Martín |
 Girona
|
€7.1M |
|
69.1
69.3
|
Maximilian Eggestein |
 SC Freiburg
|
€5.8M |
|
69.0
75.1
|
Amadou Onana |
 Aston Villa
|
€60.8M |
|
69.0
72.3
|
Patrick Osterhage |
SC Freiburg
|
€8.3M |
|
68.9
68.9
|
Brais Méndez |
 Real Sociedad
|
€22.1M |
|
68.8
68.8
|
Pepê |
 Porto
|
€22.1M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Unai López |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€1.7M |
|
68.7
73.0
|
Matt O'Riley |
 Marseille
|
€22.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Camavinga | 26-09-2025 | Report | |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 08-09-2025 | Report | |
| Nick Woltemade | 29-08-2025 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| 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 |
Santos
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Victor Hugo (BRA) is a A box to box midfielder and currently plays for Santos. Victor Hugo is 21 years old (2004/05/11) and he is 184cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 29. Victor Hugo has also been used as an advanced playmaker and as A deep lying playmaker.
Victor Hugo’s current transfer value is between €5.4M and €7.3M. His last transfer was from Flamengo to Santos in 2025. Santos loaned Victor Hugo for free from Flamengo.
Victor Hugo latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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