The transfer market in the Premier League is heating up, and one of the names at the center of the scene is Samu Aghehowa. The forward, who was once considered a discard by Atlético, is shining at Porto, sparking the interest of major English teams.
Samu Aghehowa: From Atlético de Madrid Discard to Star in Portugal
The story of Samu Aghehowa, formerly known as Samu Omorodion, has taken an impressive turn in less than a year. The Spanish forward was signed by Atlético de Madrid, but Simeone didn't give him space in his project and he ended up being sold to FC Porto for 15 million euros. Now, with 19 goals and 3 assists in 31 matches, his value has skyrocketed, and his release clause reaches 100 million euros.
In the Portuguese League, Samu is one of the great sensations, only surpassed in the scoring table by Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting de Portugal. His performance in the Europa League has also caught attention, although his team was eliminated in the play-off round against AS Roma.
Arsenal and Aston Villa Want Samu Aghehowa
The interest in Samu Aghehowa is no coincidence. Aston Villa, after selling Jhon Durán to Al Nassr for a figure close to 90 million euros, is looking for a forward with goals. This is where Samu fits perfectly into the profile sought by Unai Emery and Monchi.
However, Arsenal has also entered the fray. With injury problems in their forward line and a lack of goals at key moments of the season, Mikel Arteta's team considers that Samu could be the piece they need. Additionally, West Ham is also closely following the Porto forward.
Atlético de Madrid Could Still Benefit from His Sale
Although Atlético de Madrid sold Samu Aghehowa for only 15 million, the red-and-white club retained 50% of a future sale. This could mean a lucrative deal if the forward is transferred for the 100 million of his clause.
Additionally, Porto has the option to buy an additional 15% of the pass before July 2025 for 5 million euros. It doesn't stop there, as they could acquire another 15% before July 2026 for another 5.