Atlético de Madrid has been keeping an eye on Gyökeres for some time, one of Europe's top scorers in the last two seasons. The Swedish international has placed himself alongside other big names like Erling Haaland or Robert Lewandowski, becoming one of the continent's most desired players. The red-and-white team has been monitoring him since last summer, when they inquired with Sporting de Portugal about the possibility of signing him.
Now, there would be an agreement between the player and his club to let him leave at the end of this season and give his career a definitive quality boost. For the colchonero team to bid for his signing, there is a sale that would provide them with some extra income, although it hasn't been confirmed yet. There are many reports suggesting that at the Metropolitano they are waiting to know the future of a former forward who will have many offers.
Samu Aghehowa Helps Gyökeres's Incorporation
Evidently, it is about the young Spanish forward, who signed for Porto last summer in exchange for 15 million euros for 50% of his rights. He has scored 19 goals with the Portuguese team across all competitions, although he has already been eliminated from the Europa League after losing to Roma. His start to 2025 wasn't at the same level as in previous months, but he remains one of the best projects in all of Europe.
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In recent days, some rumors have emerged suggesting that Aston Villa under Unai Emery would be interested in acquiring Samu Aghehowa this very summer. The sale of Jhon Durán has allowed the English club to earn a large amount of money, although they need a reliable replacement for the player. The release clause of the former Atlético de Madrid player in Portugal is 100 million euros, half of which the red-and-whites would receive.
Simeone's Bold Move
Obviously, an operation of that magnitude with Samu Aghehowa would allow the colchonero team to have greater financial leeway to sign a star like Gyökeres. His starting price would be 75 million euros, although he would attract strong interest from other big teams like Barça or Manchester United. In fact, the historic English team is one of the strongest bidders, as they see the Swede as their pillar to try to recover from recent poor seasons.
For now, Gyökeres is very close to 40 goals solely with Sporting de Portugal, a figure only reachable by the best strikers in the world. The player is aware that this summer will be his last opportunity to seek a new destination to definitively improve his career. He will soon turn 27 years old, being at the best moment to give his best version alongside Simeone at the Metropolitano.