Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting a move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as they look to strengthen their attacking options amid ongoing injury issues for Dominic Solanke, according to Teamtalk.
Spurs consider striking reinforcements
The north London club brought in Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer to add competition up front. However, the Frenchman has yet to feature in the Premier League due to injury setbacks, leaving Richarlison and Mathys Tel to share striking duties in recent weeks.
With manager Thomas Tuchel eager to maintain Spurs’ top-four push, the club are now exploring the possibility of bringing in another forward. Reports suggest they have been keeping tabs on Aghehowa for some time, but Porto are expected to demand his £86 million release clause to sanction a deal.
Rising star in Portugal
Aghehowa, who joined Porto from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2024, made an immediate impact by scoring 27 goals in all competitions last season. The 21-year-old Spaniard has continued his fine form this term, already netting five more goals.
Standing at 193cm, Aghehowa offers a strong physical presence up front. His combination of hold-up play, aerial prowess, and intelligent movement makes him well-suited to the Premier League’s demands.
Transfer hurdles ahead
Despite their admiration, Spurs are unlikely to meet Porto’s hefty asking price. Instead, they could wait until next summer to pursue a deal closer to his £43.5 million market valuation, as listed by Transfermarkt.
A January move looks difficult, with Porto chasing the Primeira Liga title and unwilling to lose their star striker mid-season. Moreover, Aghehowa himself may prefer to stay put ahead of next summer’s World Cup, where he hopes to secure a place in Spain’s squad.
For Tottenham, the situation underscores a familiar theme — a lack of depth in the striker position that could define their season unless they act decisively in the transfer market.
