Aston Villa, the Premier League football club, is gearing up for a thrilling summer transfer window as they eye Samu Aghehowa, the €50million valued striker from Porto. The prolific forward is being seen as the perfect replacement for their outgoing player, Jhon Duran.
Aghehowa, who transitioned to Porto from Atletico Madrid only last summer, made a resounding impact in the Portuguese league. His exceptional performance is evidenced by the remarkable tally of 19 goals in just 31 matches across all competitions. Despite the hefty €50million price tag, Aghehowa’s impressive performance puts him firmly on the radar of top-league clubs.
Aston Villa’s interest in Aghehowa is driven by the club’s ambition to add another young and dynamic striker to their team. The club sees in Aghehowa, a player who can effectively fill the void left by Duran. Moreover, Aghehowa’s addition to the team would give the Villa’s coach, Unai Emery, an alternative option to Ollie Watkins, further strengthening their attacking front.
However, Aston Villa is not the only club vying for Aghehowa. The talented striker is also on the wish list of Chelsea and Arsenal, two of the Premier League’s heavyweight clubs. Chelsea, in particular, is keen on diversifying its attacking options following Nicolas Jackson’s inconsistent run. Therefore, the club is expected to mull over several striker prospects, including Aghehowa, this summer.
Similarly, Arsenal’s struggle in the forward position is no secret. The club’s coach, Mikel Arteta, has been relying heavily on Kai Havertz, even though it’s widely accepted that this is not Havertz’s optimum role. Moreover, fitness issues concerning Gabriel Jesus have compounded Arsenal’s woes, making it imperative for the club to consider more than one reinforcement in their attacking line-up this summer. Aghehowa, thus, seems to be a viable option for the Gunners as well.
The forthcoming summer transfer window promises to be an exciting one with clubs like Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Arsenal all potentially in the race for Porto’s Samu Aghehowa. Whether Villa Park will become Aghehowa’s new home, or whether he will be lured by the charms of Chelsea or Arsenal, only time will tell. One thing is for sure, Aghehowa’s brilliant performance in Portugal has made him one of the most sought-after players this transfer season.
