Newcastle United have already moved beyond interest in FC Porto winger William Gomes and are now advancing with concrete steps ahead of the summer window.
The Magpies have been tracking the Brazilian closely as part of their search for attacking reinforcements.
Club scouts were present when Porto faced Nottingham Forest last week, using the fixture to assess multiple targets. The Brazilian winger was among those under close observation, as Newcastle gathered first-hand insight into his level.
That visit now looks increasingly significant given fresh developments around his situation.
Rising profile attracting attention
William Gomes has quickly built a reputation as one of Porto’s most effective attacking outlets this season. The 19-year-old has played 40 matches, scoring 13 goals and adding two assists.
Those numbers underline his growing importance in Francesco Farioli’s system. They also show a player adapting well after his move from São Paulo at the start of 2025.Newcastle was already part of the picture at the time.
Porto paid around £7.7m (€9m) for the winger, and his value has risen sharply since then. The Brazilian club retained a 20% sell-on clause, which will come into play if a transfer materialises.
Interest from England has been building for months. Just yesterday Chelsea have been linked with a possible bid, and Newcastle have now firmly joined that group.
Newcastle United go from interest to offer
Reports from Spain had already placed Newcastle United among the clubs pushing hardest for the winger. Journalist Eduardo Burgos from AS, highlighted that the Magpies were intensifying their pursuit and expected strong competition from both England and Spain.
However, information from Brazil suggests Newcastle United have already taken a more decisive step.
Journalist Bruno Andrade reports that the Premier League side have submitted an offer for William Gomes, moving ahead of rival clubs in the race.
That development shifts the situation significantly. It turns what was previously a competitive chase into a negotiation where Newcastle are trying to take early control.
Player valuation and Porto stance
William Gomes is not expected to leave cheaply. Porto’s internal valuation is understood to sit between €50m (£43m) and €70m (£60.2m), while his release clause is set at €80m (£68.8m).
That aligns broadly with the €50m (£43m) minimum figure indicated in Spain, reinforcing the idea that Porto are in a strong negotiating position.
At the same time, the club are not expected to rush into discussions. The expectation is that formal negotiations will only accelerate after the end of the season, potentially allowing William Gomes to further increase his value on a bigger stage.
For Newcastle United, this creates a clear strategic choice. They can either push early to secure a deal or risk entering a wider bidding war later in the window.
What happens next
William Gomes is now firmly at the centre of Newcastle United’s summer planning.
The club have already scouted him live and, crucially, are reported to have made an initial move with an offer. Meanwhile, interest from other Premier League sides remains active, keeping pressure on the situation.
Porto hold the leverage for now, but the existence of a proposal changes the dynamic.
If Newcastle decide to follow up with improved terms, this could quickly develop into one of the more advanced Premier League pursuits of the early window – with William Gomes emerging as a priority target rather than a name on a list.