Key Takeaways:
- Tottenham Hotspur endured a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal yesterday and are keen to reinforce their attack in January
- FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa has netted nine goals and registered one assist in 15 appearances this term
- Spurs have struggled to replace Harry Kane’s goal output since his departure, intensifying their search for a new striker
Striker Search Intensifies After Derby Defeat
Tottenham Hotspur, following their 4-1 loss to Arsenal yesterday, are setting their sights on FC Porto’s in-form striker Samu Aghehowa in a bid to resolve their ongoing issues up front. The club, under the leadership of manager Thomas Frank, is determined to bolster attacking options during the January transfer window as Spurs continue their mission to secure a reliable source of goals.
🚨𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍! | Tottenham Hotspur have prioritised the signing of FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa and are planning to launch a move imminently.
🔑The club view Aghehowa as the ideal profile for Frank’s evolving system.
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Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has already been linked as a potential arrival, yet Tottenham are reportedly considering a number 9 due to continued struggles for Randal Kolo Muani, Mathys, and Richarlison in the absence of the injured Dominic Solanke.
Aghehowa’s Standout Performances in Portugal
The 6ft 4in Spanish striker, Samu Aghehowa, is firmly on Tottenham’s radar as the ideal candidate to lead their line. Since the start of the current campaign, Aghehowa has found the net nine times and contributed one assist in 15 outings, building impressively on a previous season that saw him notch 27 goals and three assists over 45 games. Altogether, he has been directly involved in 40 goals since last term, earning regular call-ups to the Spanish national squad with four caps to date since making his debut last year.
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024/25 | 45 | 27 | 3 |
| Total (since last season) | 60 | 36 | 4 |
Transfer Timing Remains Unclear
While Tottenham’s interest is gathering pace, it remains uncertain whether the club will make a move for the 21-year-old during the January window or if they will wait until the summer when a transfer may be more feasible. His goal-scoring prowess and playing style are seen as a strong match for Thomas Frank’s system at Spurs.
A Solution to Spurs’ Attacking Woes?
Aghehowa’s physical presence, strength, finishing ability, and vision for key passes are qualities Tottenham have lacked since Harry Kane’s departure. Although he has thrived in the Portuguese top-flight, questions remain as to whether he can reproduce such prolific form on the Premier League stage. With a Premier League move potentially appealing to Aghehowa, his acquisition could prove vital if Tottenham are to replace Kane’s once-reliable goal haul and reignite their attacking threat this season.
