Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a swoop to sign FC Porto’s prolific centre-forward Samu Aghehowa, according to Football Insider.
Since completing his move to the Primeira Liga to link up with the 30-time Portuguese champions, the 21-year-old forward has continued to progress impressively.
Across 57 appearances, he has been directly involved in 40 goals — scoring 36 and setting up four — with 27 of those contributions coming in his remarkable debut campaign.
His fine form has carried over seamlessly into the ongoing season, where he has already registered nine goals and one assist in just 12 matches.
Now, according to Football Insider, Aghehowa’s prolific form in Portugal has put him on the radar of several clubs across Europe, particularly in the Premier League, including Tottenham, who are eyeing a possible swoop for the 6ft 3in hitman.
The report adds that Spurs coach Thomas Frank is not happy with his centre-forward options, and the club have now earmarked the 21-year-old as a viable option to replace Dominic Solanke.
However, they face stern competition from Tyneside outfit Newcastle United, who are keeping tabs on the three-cap Spain international as a possible option to bolster their attack despite already signing Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade in the summer, per the report.
Prolific forward
With Aghehowa currently in red-hot form, interest in his signature is expected to intensify, and Porto will likely demand a significant fee well above his £44m Transfermarkt valuation — particularly with four years remaining on his contract at the Estádio do Dragão.
Tottenham’s attacking frailties were laid bare in their defeat to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Saturday, as they managed just three shots, and their xG for the game was 0.05, their lowest ever recorded in a Premier League game.
Randal Kolo Muani, as has been the case this season, proved ineffective in the game, while Mathys Tel remained an unused substitute. Xavi Simons endured another underwhelming league game and had to be substituted out in the second half despite only coming on for Lucas Bergvall.
Hence, Spurs are now looking to address their attacking frailties in the transfer market, and Aghehowa would prove a solid addition to provide the club with a prolific forward since Harry Kane’s departure.