Chelsea have entered the race to sign FC Porto’s prolific centre-forward Samu Aghehowa, who is also key for Tottenham Hotspur. Ekrem Konur.
Aghehowa has enjoyed a rapid rise in form since moving from Atletico Madrid to FC Porto last year. The 21-year-old had already attracted attention during his loan spell at Deportivo Alavés in the 2023/24 season before adding an Olympic gold medal with Spain at the 2024 Paris Games to his growing list of honours.
The Spaniard is now firmly regarded as one of Europe’s most productive young strikers and has achieved exceptional figures for Porto, scoring 35 times and registering 3 assists in just 54 games in all competitions, including 8 goals this season, with several clubs now showing interest.
According to WomenChelsea have entered the race to sign Aghehowa as a possible option to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s attack next summer.
For a player who scores a lot, interest in his signature is expected to increase when the transfer market reopens. The journalist adds that the Blues’ London rivals Tottenham Hotspur will battle with them over the 21-year-old’s transfer, while other Premier League rivals including Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also in the fray.
Productive progress
It looks like Premier League clubs will have to break the bank to sign Aghehowa as the report claims the 6ft 7in star has an £87million release clause in his contract at the Estádio do Dragão.
For the Blues, their interest in the striker comes as no surprise given their youth-focused approach which is built around bringing in some of the most promising young talents.
The Club World Cup winners were reportedly close to landing him when he was still at Atletico before turning their attention to Joao Felix on deadline day. So it’s no wonder they remain interested in the youngster.
Spurs, on the other hand, despite their heavy summer investments in attack, still lack a decisive edge in front of goal. Randal Kolo Muani has struggled to find form and Dominic Solanke has struggled with recurring injuries, while Mathys Tel and Richarlison have both been inconsistent.
Aghehowa would therefore be a valuable addition for both parties – and it will be intriguing to see which club steps forward to meet his £87m release clause when the summer window opens.
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