Newcastle scouts watch Porto’s 4-1 Napoli win as Victor Froholdt and Samu Aghehowa feature

Newcastle United reportedly had scouts at Porto's 4-1 Champions League victory over Napoli on Wednesday, continuing their interest in a club featuring two previously linked transfer targets.

According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Newcastle were among 14 clubs represented at the Estádio do Dragão, alongside Bayern Munich, AC Milan and Atlético Madrid.

Victor Froholdt completed the match, while Samu Aghehowa scored a late penalty after returning from a lengthy injury absence.

Newcastle's reported interest in Froholdt predates Wednesday's Champions League fixture.

The 20-year-old was linked with the Magpies during the summer as a potential replacement for Bruno Guimarães.

However, Porto's reported €85million release clause presented a substantial obstacle, while previous reports suggested Froholdt was reluctant to move to St James' Park.

The Denmark international remains an important part of Francesco Farioli's midfield and played the full 90 minutes against Napoli.

There is also evidence of a wider scouting pattern. Sport Witness reports that Newcastle representatives previously attended Porto's matches against Benfica in September and PSV Eindhoven in October.

Nevertheless, those visits do not establish that Froholdt remains Newcastle's principal target.

Aghehowa provided another notable development during Porto's victory.

The Spanish striker, previously linked with Newcastle, has recently returned after a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury.

He replaced André Silva in the 56th minute and later won a penalty when Napoli defender Rafa Marín fouled him inside the area.

Marín was sent off, and Aghehowa converted the resulting spot-kick to complete Porto's 4-1 win.

His goal was an encouraging moment following his recovery, although Newcastle's presence does not confirm renewed interest in the forward.

Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa also contributed significantly, making five saves as Napoli threatened during the first half.

Newcastle signed Lukáš Horníček from Braga during the summer, but there is no confirmation that Costa is being considered as another goalkeeping addition.

Other notable performers included Gabri Veiga, who scored Porto's second goal, and Santiago Giménez, whose introduction helped change the attacking momentum.

Further scouting visits could provide a clearer indication of Newcastle's priorities before January.

For now, Froholdt's reported release clause and Aghehowa's ongoing return to full fitness remain important considerations, with neither player the subject of a confirmed Newcastle offer.