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Report: Tottenham in two-way tussle with bitter rivals for 'extremely valuable' forward
Samu Aghehowa of FC Porto gestures during the Primeira Liga match between Gil Vicente FC and FC Porto at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos on August 18, 2025 in Barcelos, Portugal. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with the Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.

The 21-year-old has been exceptional since he moved to the Portuguese club, and he has scored goals regularly for them. He has 11 goals in 14 matches this season, and clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham are keen on him. The two London clubs are currently leading the race for his signature, and he will be available for €80 million, according to Fichajes.

Chelsea and Tottenham have the resources to pay up, and it remains to be seen whether they follow up on their interest with an official proposal. 

Tottenham need Samu Aghehowa

Tottenham have not had a reliable goal scorer since Harry Kane left. They spent a substantial amount of money on Dominic Solanke and Richarlison. Both players have been underwhelming since joining the club. They are in desperate need of a clinical finisher. The 21-year-old could prove to be the ideal acquisition. 

Aghehowa is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he has been described as an “extremely valuable” player by Jonathan Soriano in the past. He has the potential to develop into a world-class player with the right guidance. He has the physicality to succeed in English football, and he could be an important player for Tottenham if they manage to get the deal done. 

Spurs must plug their weaknesses

They will be hoping to fight for major trophies under Thomas Frank. They need to plug the weaknesses in their squad. Signing a quality striker could make a huge difference for them. They have a talented team, but they are lacking in goals. 

The opportunity to join them will be exciting for the Spanish attacker as well. Regular football in the Premier League could bring out the best in him and help him improve further. 

This article first appeared on the Boy Hotspur and was syndicated with permission.

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