Samu Aghehowa has proven himself on the big stage with a brace against Manchester United in the Europa League.
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The summer transfer window is just around the corner, and two of England’s biggest clubs—Chelsea and Arsenal—are gearing up for a fierce battle over Porto’s in-form striker, Samu Aghehowa.
At just 20 years old, Aghehowa has already made a name for himself in Portugal, scoring 19 goals and providing three assists in 31 appearances this season.
His performances have turned heads across Europe, and now, Chelsea and Arsenal are both ready to fight for his signature.
A Goal Machine in the Making
Aghehowa’s numbers this season tell the story of a young striker who is thriving under the spotlight.
With 13 league goals in 19 matches and an additional six goals in nine Europa League games, including a brace against Manchester United, he has proven himself on the big stage.
Chelsea were initially interested in him last summer when he was still at Atletico Madrid, but the deal fell through, and he ended up at Porto.
Now, the Blues are looking to reignite their pursuit, but they’ll have to move fast—Arsenal are also in the race and in desperate need of a clinical finisher to lead their attack next season.
What Will It Take to Sign Him?
Porto’s stance on Aghehowa is clear—his contract includes a €100m (£82.5m) release clause.
However, reports suggest that a bid of around €50m (£41m) might be enough to convince the Portuguese club to let him go.
Chelsea and Arsenal aren’t the only ones interested. Aston Villa and West Ham have also been linked with the Spanish international, but realistically, they’re seen as outsiders in this transfer saga.
A Difficult Journey to the Top
Despite his success, Aghehowa’s path hasn’t been easy. Last summer, when his move to Chelsea collapsed, it left him in a difficult situation.
“It was a very difficult summer,” Aghehowa told EFE in a recent interview. “When I was in Madrid, I had a bad time. I trained separately at Atletico, and I didn’t feel like a footballer. I cried a lot at night, but in the end, everything turned out well.”
Amidst the uncertainty, he won Olympic gold with Spain’s U23 team, an achievement that gave him confidence as he began his new journey at Porto.
What’s Next?
Aghehowa is a player on the rise, and it’s only a matter of time before he makes the jump to a bigger league.
Whether he ends up at Stamford Bridge or the Emirates remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—this summer, he will be one of the most sought-after young strikers in Europe.
For now, Chelsea and Arsenal fans can only watch and wait. Will their club make the decisive move, or will another European giant swoop in at the last moment?
The transfer window is unpredictable, but one thing is for sure—Samu Aghehowa is a name we’ll be hearing a lot more of in the coming months.