FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa has been linked with the move to the Premier League ahead of the summer transfer window.
Samu Aghehowa has been exceptional form for FC Porto and he has 20 goals thus far this season. According to a report by Football Insider, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and West Ham United are keen on the Spanish striker. The report states that he could be signed for a few lower than his release clause of £82.5 million.
The development will come as a major boost for all the clubs hoping to sign him. It remains to be seen whether they decide to follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the Spaniard.
Arsenal are in desperate need of a quality striker, and Samu Aghehowa would be a major upgrade on Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian international has not been able to score goals consistently, and he needs to be replaced.
Signing the talented young Spanish striker would help Arsenal improve in the final third, and it could help them fight for major trophies. The Gunners have missed out on the Premier League title in the last two seasons, and they could miss out this year as well. A quality striker could help them finally get over the line.
Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and West Ham also in the race
Aston Villa have been overly dependent on Ollie Watkins, and he needs more support in the final third. Signing another goalscorer would be ideal. It remains to be seen whether Aston Villa can convince the Spanish striker to join them.
The West Midlands outfit have an ambitious project and the quality manager at their disposal. The youngster could be tempted to join them if they manage to secure European qualification for the next season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move away from the Tyneside club. The Magpies are hoping to build a squad capable of competing in the Champions League regularly, and they need more depth. Even if the Swedish international ends up staying, they should look to bring in another goalscorer. The Porto star would be the ideal acquisition for them.
As far as West Ham are concerned, they signed in Niclas Fullkrug last summer, and the German international has been quite underwhelming. He has had persistent injury problems as well. The Hammers are in desperate need of a quality center forward, and Samu Aghehowa could form a quality partnership with Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen.
All four clubs are in desperate need of a good reliable goalscorer, and the Spaniard certainly fits the profile. Samu is quite young, but he has the technicality and physicality to succeed in English football. In addition, the potential to sign him for less than his release clause is appealing. He could be an asset for all four clubs in the long run if they can help him develop and fulfill his potential.