Transfer News: Former Chelsea target Samu Aghehowa has been linked with a move to Aston Villa

Aston Villa are now in talks with Porto for the acquisition of Spanish attacker Samu Aghehowa, according to Estadio Deportivo. Aghehowa made a quick transition to Porto from Atletico Madrid in 2024, scoring 27 goals and dishing out three assists in 45 games the previous season.

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By paying Atletico a total of almost €32 million, Porto just obtained complete ownership of the forward’s economic rights, granting them more influence over any future sale. Although Aghehowa has a €100 million release clause, Porto might be open to negotiating a deal for about €60 million.

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The Growing Popularity of Aghehowa in Europe

Samu Aghehowa is only 22 years old, yet he has already displayed glimpses of elite ability. He played in 30 league games for Porto last season, recording 19 goals and three assists. Though those figures are remarkable on their own, they take on much more significance when considering his results in European competition. He tied for the second-highest goal total in the Europa League with six goals, including a memorable brace against Manchester United.

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