Newcastle United official in Portugal as €60-65m offer suggested
Over the past week, FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa has emerged as a potential transfer target for Newcastle United, with growing speculation linking the 21-year-old forward to a possible move to the Premier League. The rumours have sparked significant coverage in Portugal, where the local press has been quick to weigh in on the situation.
Just a few days ago, O Jogo reported that, despite the mounting talk, Newcastle have yet to make a formal approach to Porto. However, the outlet made it clear that such a move is far from impossible, especially given the Magpies’ current search for attacking reinforcements.
Aghehowa’s stock rose even further after his impressive start to the 2025/26 Primeira Liga season. In Porto’s league opener against Vitória Guimarães, he scored twice, delivering a clinical brace that showcased both his composure in front of goal and his ability to perform under pressure. During the celebrations for one of his goals, the striker emphatically pointed to Porto’s badge while mouthing the words “I’m staying”. For many, this was interpreted as a direct message not just to Newcastle, but to any other club considering a bid for his services.
Despite that apparent declaration of loyalty, the transfer links have not cooled. According to Wednesday’s edition of Jornal de Notícias, Newcastle remain the club showing the most concrete interest in Aghehowa. In fact, they revealed that the Magpies sent an official representative to watch him live in the match against Vitória Guimarães. The scout reportedly left impressed by the young forward’s performance, reinforcing Newcastle’s belief in his potential.
However, while their interest is genuine and strong, the Tyneside club are yet to submit an official offer. Jornal de Notícias suggests that Newcastle could be prepared to put forward a bid in the region of €60–65 million plus bonuses. Even so, this figure may fall short of Porto’s demands, as Aghehowa is protected by a €100 million release clause.
Over at A Bola, the tone is slightly different. They claim Newcastle’s pursuit has done little to unsettle the player, who remains happy and settled at Porto. The outlet once again highlighted his badge-pointing celebration against Vitória Guimarães, framing it as a clear expression of his wish to remain in Portugal for at least another season. His main motivation, they note, is to help Porto reclaim the league title.
A Bola adds that the player made an early decision this summer to commit his immediate future to the Dragons. However, they also point out that Aghehowa understands the unpredictable nature of the transfer market — and that an offer edging close to his €100m release clause could change the situation entirely.
For now, the matter appears to rest in Newcastle’s hands. Unless the Premier League club make a decisive move with a bid capable of testing Porto’s resolve, Aghehowa is set to continue leading the line at the Estádio do Dragão. Still, with over two weeks left in the transfer window, the story is far from over — and both Newcastle and Porto fans will be watching closely to see if this developing saga takes another twist.