Newcastle United and Aston Villa are interested in signing the Porto striker Samu Aghehowa during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from O Jogo, the player is likely to cost €100 million, and Porto have no intention of selling him this summer.
The player is not pushing for an exit either. It seems that Aston Villa or Newcastle will have to trigger his release clause to get the deal done. However, it is highly unlikely that any club would be willing to pay €100 million for the player. There is no doubt that he is a prodigious talent with a bright future, but he has not justified the pricetag yet.
Samu Aghehowa is a top talent
The striker scored 27 goals last season, and he has the potential to develop into a top-class player.
He has the physicality to succeed in English football, and he could be an important player for Newcastle or Aston Villa in future.
It remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for him in the coming weeks.
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Aston Villa and Newcastle need another striker
Samu Aghehowa in action for Porto (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Both clubs have been overly dependent on Ollie Watkins and Alexander Isak. They need more depth in the attacking unit, and signing another reliable striker would be ideal. Newcastle will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next year, and they need quality players in order to do well across multiple competitions. On the other hand, Aston Villa are looking to establish themselves as regulars in Europe.
Both teams will be looking to bring in quality signings this summer, and it remains to be seen whether they can improve the squad adequately ahead of the new season. Aghehowa would be a tremendous asset for them, but a deal this summer looks highly unlikely.
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