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Chelsea, Spurs in race for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa

Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur
November 2025

After 27 goals last season and nine in 11 this term, Porto’s 21-year-old Aghehowa is drawing bids. Chelsea’s 2024 move collapsed on a failed medical after an ankle injury. With form restored, both London clubs are preparing renewed approaches as Porto weigh a profitable sale. Profile: fast, direct, near-post finisher with aggressive pressing. Risk centers on prior ankle issues and small sample of elite-tier matches. Chelsea seek a vertical runner; Spurs want a Kane-style connector replacement. Pricing and medical thresholds will decide the race; structure add-ons to hedge durability and adaptation.

Chelsea line up £87m move for Samu Agehowa

Samu Agehowa (FC Porto)
Summer 2026 window (reported October 2025)

Chelsea are prepared to offer £87m for Samu after missing him in 2024. The 21-year-old hit 25 league goals last season and eight in nine this term, under contract to June 2029.
Target profile: prime-age finisher with sharp near-post runs and off-shoulder timing. Porto’s stance hinges on price and sell-on mechanics from his Atlético exit; Chelsea will time moves around Champions League revenue certainty.

Sean Dyche appointed Nottingham Forest head coach to 2027

Sean Dyche (Nottingham Forest)
October 2025

Forest named Dyche their third manager of the season on a deal through 2027, days after sacking Ange Postecoglou 39 days into his tenure. His first match arrives Thursday against FC Porto in the Europa League with Forest sitting 18th in the league.
After a fast search led by Edu Gaspar and George Syrianos, Forest chose Dyche’s availability, local ties, and staff continuity. Expect compact structures, set-piece focus, and January triage aligned to survival and European workload.

Tottenham Hotspur tracking Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as injury cover

Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto)
October 2025

Tottenham are monitoring Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as potential cover for injured forwards Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani. The 21-year-old has scored five goals in seven league games, attracting interest from Premier League rivals.
TEAMtalk reports that manager Thomas Frank wants an athletic forward to complement his high-press system. Aghehowa’s early-season form has boosted his profile, while Spurs weigh short-term reinforcements amid a packed fixture schedule. Chelsea and Newcastle, both long-term admirers, are also keeping tabs.

Tottenham Scouts Monitor Porto Striker Aghehowa


Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto)
October 2025

Tottenham have stepped up scouting on Porto forward Samu Aghehowa, who has scored five in six league games this season. The 24-year-old, capped twice by Spain, is being considered as a long-term solution in Spurs’ forward line.
Spurs are laying groundwork ahead of the next transfer window, adding Aghehowa to a shortlist that includes other striking options. With Solanke sidelined and Frank reshaping his attack, Tottenham’s pursuit reflects both short-term depth needs and long-term planning.

Porto Drop Kiwior Interest Over €30M Arsenal Price Tag

Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)
August 2025

C Porto have ended their pursuit of Jakub Kiwior after being deterred by Arsenal’s €30 million valuation. The Portuguese side instead signed Jan Bednarek from Southampton for £6.5m. Despite Mikel Arteta’s desire to keep Kiwior, the defender is open to a move for more playing time. While a Serie A switch remains a possibility, he stays part of Arsenal’s squad for now.

Diogo Costa Emerges as Manchester United’s No.1 Goalkeeper Target

Diogo Costa (FC Porto)
April 2025

Manchester United are leading the chase for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, with Manchester City also interested in the €75m-rated Portugal international.
United scouted Costa during Porto’s match vs Famalicão. City are ready to offer €58m, but Porto hope to spark a bidding war after the Club World Cup.

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