The latest reports from Portugal reveal how much Tottenham Hotspur have to pay to sign Porto star Samu Aghehowa in January.
Over the last few weeks, Spurs Web has relayed several reports stating that Spurs are keeping an eye on Aghehowa, who is continuing to bang goals in with astonishing regularity at Porto this season.
According to some sources, Fabio Paratici will spearhead Tottenham’s pursuit of the Porto man, with the new Spurs sporting director thought to be a big fan of the Spaniard.
Spurs have now been told exactly what they need to do to get a deal for the 21-year-old over the line in the upcoming transfer window.
What is Porto’s valuation of Tottenham target Samu Aghehowa?
According to the print edition of Correio da Manha (as relayed by Sport Witness), Tottenham and Chelsea are the two clubs currently ‘in the lead’ in the race for the Spain international.
The outlet reveals that although Aghehowa’s release clause stands at €100m (£88.1m), Porto president André Villas-Boas, who previously managed Spurs, is willing to sell the striker for a cheaper fee.
This is because the Portuguese club are in a difficult financial position and needs to raise cash through player sales in January.
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The report alleges that Porto are ready to sell the former Atletico Madrid man for €80m (£70.4m), which would represent a club-record signing for the Lilywhites.
How much are Spurs willing to pay for Aghehowa?
A couple of days ago, a report in Fichajes suggested that Thomas Frank’s men see Porto star as a medium to long-term investment, and believe that he will be a good fit for the Premier League.
That report claimed that Tottenham are willing €70m (£61.6m) for Aghehowa in January, which falls short of what Correio da Manha believe to be Porto’s valuation.
If that is true, the big question is whether the two clubs can bridge the approximate £9m gap in their respective valuations of the striker.