Barcelona may reportedly rival Manchester United for the switch of Porto striker Samu Aghehowa after scouting the participant.
In accordance with Sempre Barca, the Catalan giants view Aghehowa as a possible long-term alternative for Robert Lewandowski up entrance.
The gifted younger Spaniard has shone at Porto this season, contributing 24 objectives and three assists in all competitions, and he’s beforehand been described as “massive, robust, quick” by Luis Garcia within the Athletic.
CaughtOffside have beforehand been informed about Man Utd and different prime golf equipment taking a look at Aghehowa, however it maybe now appears that he’s turning into of rising curiosity to Barcelona.
There’s little doubt Barca may do with a prime younger signing coming in to enhance fellow Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal and construct an assault that may shine on the highest stage for a few years to come back.
Samu Aghehowa switch received’t come low cost
As famous by Sempre Barca, one difficulty for golf equipment is that Aghehowa is protected by a €100m launch clause at Porto.
The 21-year-old may find yourself being a worthwhile funding finally, however that’s additionally loads to pay for somebody who’s nonetheless comparatively inexperienced and unproven.
For one factor, Aghehowa is but to actually present what he can do at one in all Europe’s prime 5 leagues, along with his primary expertise approaching mortgage at Deportivo Alaves final season.
It’s solely in Portugal that Aghehowa’s type has actually exploded, and that’s not all the time a dependable indicator of how a participant will do within the main leagues or in competitions just like the Champions League.
Ought to Man United transfer for Samu Aghehowa?
United want a brand new striker this summer season, with Aghehowa wanting like he could possibly be a major improve on the struggling Rasmus Hojlund.
The Crimson Devils will certainly look to enhance their attacking choices, with loaned-out gamers like Marcus Rashford and Antony additionally in want of changing.
Some MUFC followers might be hoping for somebody extra confirmed than Aghehowa, however he additionally appears to be like just like the sort of expertise the membership received’t need to miss out on, or it’s clear he could possibly be snapped up shortly by one other elite aspect.
