Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as 'serious' contenders to sign FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, according to Fichajes.net.
The Lilywhites had a busy summer window as they brought in Kota Takai, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to bolster the squad for new manager Thomas Frank, and they have had a fairly strong start to the campaign too as they sit third in the Premier League and unbeaten in the Champions League.
However, the club are already planning for future transfer windows and Spain international Samu has emerged as a potential target, with reports suggesting that they are preparing an offer.
Tottenham Want to Sign Samu Aghehowa
Aghehowa, who has been described as 'one of the most prolific No.9s in Europe', was on the verge of joining Chelsea two summers ago before a deal collapsed, and he eventually made the move from Atletico Madrid to Porto.
In his first season in Portugal he scored 27 goals, including against Man Utd in the Europa League, and so far in this campaign he has netted five goals in seven appearances in the Liga Portugal.
His performances have seen him labelled 'elite', and it's now believed that a move to the Premier League will happen soon - with England expected to be his next destination once he leaves Porto.
The Portuguese giants obtained 100% of his rights during the most recent summer window amid speculation over his future, and they are already pointing at his €100m (£86m) release clause for any interested parties. But that hasn't put Tottenham off following him closely, and they are said to be prepared to make an offer next summer to bolster their front line already.
Newcastle United were strongly linked with a move during the last window before instead opting to sign Nick Woltemade, while West Ham and Aston Villa have also shown an interest. But it's Tottenham who are believed to be the most serious and most likely option.
Frank currently has Richarlison as his starting number nine, but the Brazilian hasn't got the best goalscoring record. Dominic Solanke has struggled with injury so far but had a good debut campaign last year following his £60m move from Bournemouth, while Kolo Muani has featured for just 13 minutes since signing on loan due to injury.
With Aghehowa performing well, Spurs watching closely, and current options hardly ripping up any trees, this is a situation to pay close attention to over the next transfer windows with Porto clearly anticipating an exit.