Tottenham are believed to be at the front of a queue for one of Europe's most exciting strikers as we slowly head into the January transfer window, according to a new report.
Tottenham poised for active January after attacking struggles
Spurs' struggles this season have exposed a glaring deficiency that threatens to derail their campaign — the absence of a reliable, clinical striker capable of converting chances on a regular-enough basis.
As January approaches, manager Thomas Frank faces mounting pressure to address what has become the most pressing issue hampering Spurs' progress.
Since the start of 25/26, they've registered the second-lowest rate of shots on goal out of every Premier League team, and currently sit 17th in the division for expected goals per game.
Their lack of attacking edge was on display for all to see during Spurs' 4-1 defeat to North London rivals Arsenal on Sunday, with the Lilywhites barely managing to lay a glove on the home side, barring Richarlison's out-of-this-world lob from the half-way line.
Dominic Solanke's persistent injury troubles have crippled Tottenham's forward line since pre-season.
The England international underwent 'minor ankle surgery' in October and has managed just 47 minutes of football all campaign, depriving Frank of his primary goalscoring outlet.
The absence of Tottenham's club-record signing has left a massive void that nobody has adequately filled. His latest setback follows multiple injury problems throughout last season, with the 28-year-old's record proving a major concern for Frank.
This, combined with Randal Kolo Muani's own fitness problems, Richarlison's inconsistency and Mathys Tel's rumoured unrest, means that Spurs have been repeatedly linked with a new centre-forward.
One of their chief targets, according to multiple reports, is FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa.
The young Spaniard is being targeted by Spurs ahead of the January window, alongside the likes of Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney, who has reportedly held direct talks with Frank over a move to London in the winter.
Aghehowa was once close to joining Chelsea in 2024 before he pulled out of the move to Stamford Bridge, and that decision has paid dividends.
The 21-year-old has scored 36 goals in 60 total appearances in all competitions since the start of last season, with Aghehowa now having his pick of Premier League suitors ahead of 2026.
Tottenham lead Chelsea, Newcastle and Arsenal in race for Samu Aghehowa
According to CaughtOffside and journalist Mark Brus, Tottenham are currently leading the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle in the race for Aghehowa as they show the strongest interest.
This follows a report from Tuesday that Spurs are prepared to strike a deal for the forward as early as January, but Porto apparently won't budge on his £88 million release clause.
The former Deportivo Alaves sensation, who Brus describes as 'one of the most exciting young strikers in the game' right now, has also been revered as a 'madman' number nine by other members of the press.
Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange, Spurs' new co-sporting director duo, could have more funds to play with in January thanks to the Lewis family trust's recent £100 million capital injection.
Some of these funds could be reinvested into their recruitment drive, and the signing of Aghehowa would certainly be a mid-season statement in Frank's hunt for silverware and a top four finish.