Tottenham Hotspur are keen to build a squad capable of competing under Thomas Frank, and could now be primed to add a prolific goalscorer to their ranks in January.
Tottenham prepare for Premier League return
The international break is in full swing and Spurs fans will be itching for their side to return to Premier League action against Aston Villa next weekend as they look to continue their excellent start to the season.
Intriguingly, they already appear to be making recruitment plans, and Brentford striker Kevin Schade is on Tottenham's radar as a target, according to Florian Plettenberg.
He said on X: "EXCL | Tottenham are among the teams closely monitoring the development of Kevin #Schade. The 23 y/o left-winger is under contract with Brentford until 2028, and Tottenham have shown interest in a potential transfer in the summer of 2026. One to watch this season — he is currently part of the German national team."
Breeding a sense of potential familiarity, Frank could also move to sign Vasco da Gama star Rayan, showing that his side are serious about taking their aspirations of achieving success to the next level.
Of course, it would be hard for either to immediately slot into his forward line, but competition will be imperative as they look to juggle domestic endeavors with European football this season.
Right now, it is hard to pin down exactly where Spurs' aspirations should sit.
Finishing in the Champions League slots would be an adequate return, though with their current form, it would be hard to rule out a challenge for the title if they can maintain momentum.
With that in mind, Spurs could now turn to a proven goalscorer to sharpen up their frontline if reports are to develop into something more.
Tottenham weighing up Samu Aghehowa move
According to Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, Tottenham are eyeing a move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa in light of his £86 million release clause at the Portuguese giants.
The 21-year-old has been in electric form for Porto recently, and he even once rejected a move to London rivals Chelsea in favour of remaining in Portugal.
O'Rourke stated:
“Chelsea [came] very close to signing him a couple of transfer windows ago before the player decided to stay.
“Then Newcastle had him on their list in the summer window as they looked at potential replacements for Alexander Isak before signing Nick Woltemade.
“So I think he’s a top young player, 21 years old, Spain international. It’s no surprise that Tottenham and all these other big clubs in the Premier League are looking at him.
"He’s a player with huge potential and could really develop into one of the best strikers in Europe, if he continues his rise. I think that’s why these Premier League clubs are looking at him.
"He has got a release clause in his contract at Porto of around £86million, which is a big price tag on his head. But, I think if he continues what he’s doing right now and develops as a player and fulfils his potential, that could be a decent fee for somebody who wants to take him.
"Tottenham, again, the number nine is coming a bit of an issue for them in some respects. Solanke’s had his injury problems so far this season. Then Richarlison has obviously slotted in and done quite well there, but there’s been ongoing speculation in regards to his future."
£86 million would be a hefty price to pay, though Aghehowa's potential and goalscoring return of 32 strikes in 53 matches for Porto may well be worth it, especially if Dominic Solanke continues to struggle with injury.
Richarlison is an able deputy, as is Mathys Tel, albeit the Spain international would add another layer of explosiveness to Frank's frontline if a deal were to come to fruition in N17.