Wonderful striker target linked with Newcastle, Magpies now have to only bring out £70m to sign him
The Magpies’ summer transfer frustrations have taken another twist as journalist Sami Mokbel reveals Porto’s 21-year-old sensation Samu Agehowa has emerged as a surprise target in Newcastle’s increasingly desperate striker search.
With Benjamin Šeško opting for Manchester United and the Yoane Wissa deal stalling, the Portuguese league’s breakout star represents both an exciting gamble and a potential solution to Eddie Howe’s attacking conundrum.
Porto only secured Samu’s full rights this summer after paying Atletico Madrid £10.4 million to complete his transfer, adding to the initial £12.7 million fee.
The Spanish forward’s explosive 27-goal debut season in Portugal has transformed him from relative unknown to one of Europe’s most coveted young strikers – a rapid rise that now has Newcastle’s recruitment team weighing a potential €80 million (£70 million) move.
The proposed deal carries significant risk for a player untested in elite competition, yet Samu’s profile fits Newcastle’s preferred mold – young, athletic, and brimming with resale potential.
His 6’3″ frame combined with technical flair offers the physical presence Howe craves, while his age aligns perfectly with the club’s strategy of developing talents into world-class performers.
Newcastle’s interest underscores their precarious position in the transfer market. Having missed out on nine primary targets already, the hierarchy faces mounting pressure to deliver reinforcements before the window closes.
Samu represents the sort of ambitious signing that could appease frustrated fans, though his hefty price tag raises questions about value for money compared to more established alternatives like Ollie Watkins or Nicolas Jackson.
Porto’s notorious negotiating toughness suggests Newcastle would need to act decisively to secure any discount on the reported £70 million valuation.
With Atletico Madrid retaining a significant sell-on clause from the original transfer, the Portuguese giants have little incentive to lower their demands for a player they only just secured permanently.
The coming days will test Newcastle’s resolve in the market. Samu’s potential arrival would signal a bold, forward-thinking move, but also highlight the club’s failure to land more proven targets.
As the Isak saga rumbles on and preseason preparations intensify, this unexpected link to Portuguese football’s latest starlet adds another layer of intrigue to Newcastle’s turbulent summer – one that could either become a masterstroke or another costly misstep in their quest for attacking reinforcements.