A €60 million Porto forward is linked with FC Barcelona, emerging as the prime candidate to succeed Robert Lewandowski.
Yet, with time marching on, sporting director Deco is scouring the market for a blend of youth and firepower to ensure the Blaugrana’s attacking future.
While names like Erling Haaland and Viktor Gyokeres have swirled in transfer rumors, a new contender has emerged, one whose Spanish roots and explosive form align perfectly with Barcelona’s DNA.
Samu Aghehowa, the 21-year-old FC Porto dynamo, has surged into focus as Lewandowski’s potential heir, as per a recent Fichajes report.
Barcelona is poised to launch a €60 million bid for the Granada-born striker, whose meteoric rise in Portugal has turned heads.
Aghehowa’s five goals in seven Primeira Liga matches this season, coupled with his towering 6’3” frame and lethal finishing, evoke memories of a young Lewandowski.
His La Liga experience, honed during a loan at Deportivo Alavés, makes him a low-risk fit, while his €100 million release clause looms as a hurdle.
Porto, led by André Villas-Boas, may resist, but Barcelona’s financial maneuvering could see add-ons bridge the gap.
Aghehowa’s appeal lies in his versatility and affordability compared to pricier targets like Julian Álvarez.
His synergy with Spain teammate Lamine Yamal, already a Barcelona prodigy, could forge a devastating partnership, with Yamal’s flair feeding Aghehowa’s poacher’s instinct.
Scouts have tracked him since Porto’s Europa League displays, and whispers suggest Yamal’s endorsement carries weight.
However, competition from Manchester United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa threatens to complicate matters, with United potentially sparking a bidding war.
For Hansi Flick, Aghehowa is a long-term investment who could apprentice under Lewandowski before claiming the No. 9 role.
As Barcelona navigates financial constraints, this move signals ambition without excess.
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