Report: Newcastle set to table bid to sign ‘elite’ £80m striker alongside Wissa
Newcastle United Prepare £80m Move for Porto’s Samu Aghehowa Amid Transfer Frenzy
Newcastle United are gearing up to make a significant offer for Porto’s prolific young striker Samu Aghehowa, with well-respected journalist Pete O’Rourke revealing that a bid could arrive at the Estádio do Dragão in the coming days.
The Magpies are understood to be ramping up their interest in the 21-year-old Spain international, who carries an £80 million valuation, as Eddie Howe looks to make major additions to his squad before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.
This latest push for Aghehowa comes during an intense week of transfer activity for Newcastle. The club have already secured the signature of former AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, a deal officially confirmed earlier this week. In addition, Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey is on the verge of joining the ranks at St James’ Park, with the two clubs reportedly striking a £40 million agreement for his services.
But Newcastle’s ambitions don’t stop there. According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano, the Tyneside outfit are also working on a deal to bring in Brentford’s versatile forward Yoane Wissa. Romano claims the Magpies have received a positive response from the Congolese international, who is eager to make the switch, and the club are determined to wrap up the transfer “as soon as possible.”
Porto Ready for a Fight Over Their Star Man
Reports suggest that Porto are bracing themselves for Newcastle’s imminent offer and are wary of losing Aghehowa so close to the deadline. The Spanish striker has quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous attackers in Portuguese football, and his departure would represent a significant blow for Sérgio Conceição’s side.
Newcastle’s interest has been driven by uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s future. The Sweden international has made it clear he no longer wishes to play for the club, prompting the Magpies to search for a high-calibre replacement. Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners for Isak’s signature, with the player reportedly keen on a move to Anfield.
Isak is not expected to feature for Newcastle again, but the club are holding firm on their hefty £150 million asking price. They have already rebuffed an initial £110 million bid from Liverpool, maintaining a strong negotiating position thanks to the striker’s long-term contract, which runs for another three seasons.
Should Newcastle manage to finalise the Aghehowa deal, it would pave the way for Isak’s exit, although negotiations with Liverpool will remain complex given Newcastle’s determination to maximise their return.
Aghehowa’s Meteoric Rise
Aghehowa’s name has been on Premier League radars for some time. Last summer, he came close to joining Chelsea in a £35 million deal from Atletico Madrid, but the transfer collapsed in the final stages, allowing Porto to swoop in and secure his signature on a five-year contract.
The move has proven to be a masterstroke for the Portuguese giants. In his debut campaign, Aghehowa lit up the Primeira Liga, netting 19 goals to finish as the division’s joint-second top scorer, behind only Viktor Gyökeres — who has since sealed a high-profile move to Arsenal after a staggering 39-goal season.
Now, with interest from Newcastle heating up and the clock ticking towards deadline day, Porto face the very real prospect of losing their latest star import. For Newcastle, however, Aghehowa represents not only a potential solution to the Isak conundrum but also a statement signing that could reshape their attack for years to come.