Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to make a major move in the upcoming January transfer window as they look to fulfill their need for a consistent goalscorer.
According to Sky Sport, the north London side have set their sights on prolific FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, one of Europe’s most exciting young attacking talents.
At just 21 years old, Aghehowa has already developed a reputation as one of the continent’s most promising strikers.
After breaking into Porto’s senior team last season, he had an extraordinary debut campaign, scoring 27 goals and adding three assists in all competitions.
Samu Aghehowa is Tottenham target
His deadly finishing, instinctive movements in the box and ability to delay play quickly drew comparisons with some of Europe’s best centre-forwards.
This season, the striker of Nigerian origin has continued to shine. In the 2025-2026 campaign, Aghehowa has already scored nine goals in 15 appearances, maintaining his reputation as one of the Primeira Liga’s most clinical finishers.
His form has not only helped Porto challenge for domestic honors but has also attracted the attention of several elite European clubs, including Tottenham, who are looking for a long-term solution following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and sporting director Johan Lange are said to agree on Aghehowa’s profile.
The club’s offensive line, while creative, has lacked a consistent center forward since Kane’s departure.
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Richarlison has shown flashes of quality, but the Spurs hierarchy are keen to introduce a younger, more explosive option who can develop into a central role in the years to come.
Their massive investment in Dominic Solanke has not worked out well and Spurs are now looking to resolve this issue in the transfer market.
However, the Spurs aren’t the only team monitoring Aghehowa. Clubs from Italy, Germany and Spain are also said to be following the Nigerian’s progress.
If they were successful it would mark a statement signing, but they would have to dig deep into their pockets to bring him to the club.
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