Newcastle wants to sign Samu Aghehowa as Isak's replacement

Javier Parra Peña | 8 Aug 2025 | 20.30

The Spanish forward is on the radar of the Magpies for the upcoming season.

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Newcastle United has set its sights on Samu Aghehowa as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak, whose future at the club remains uncertain following interest from Liverpool and the player's desire to move to a bigger club. The board of the Magpies considers it urgent to secure a proven goal scorer for the 2025/26 season, after seeing several of their targets move to other teams in the Premier League and Europe, as reported by The Athletic.

Samu Aghehowa, Newcastle's big bet

At 21 years old, Aghehowa has established himself as one of the most lethal prospects on the continent. In his first season with Porto, he scored 27 goals in 45 matches, including a brace against Manchester United in the Europa League. His contract with the Portuguese club runs until 2029 and includes a €100 million release clause, making the deal a financial challenge.

Despite not debuting in Atlético Madrid's first team, the Spanish-Nigerian forward has shown meteoric growth. Before arriving in Portugal, he excelled on loan at Alavés, scoring eight goals, and came through the ranks at Granada, netting in his only first-team appearance.

Alternatives: Yoane Wissa and Jorgen Strand Larsen

Although Samu Aghehowa is the priority, Newcastle is also tracking Yoane Wissa from Brentford and Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton. However, the Wolves have made it clear that the Norwegian forward is not for sale.

Interest in these players comes after Newcastle lost the race for Benjamin Sesko, who signed for Manchester United despite the formal offer from the Magpies.

Isak, at the center of the storm

The club recently rejected a £110 million proposal from Liverpool for Alexander Isak, the team's top scorer last season. However, the Swede may consider a change of scenery if presented with a more ambitious sports project.

Coach Eddie Howe has publicly acknowledged that the team needs to strengthen its attack to remain competitive in the Premier League, especially after the failed departures of other targets like Hugo Ekitike, Bryan Mbeumo, or Joao Pedro, who signed with direct rivals.

A decisive summer for Newcastle

Signing a striker of Samu Aghehowa's caliber would send a clear message about Newcastle's aspirations. With the market advancing and top options slipping away, the board cannot afford further delays if they want to assemble a squad capable of competing in England and in Europe.

The outcome of this operation will be crucial in defining the club's direction in the 2025/26 season. If the signing goes through, fans at St. James' Park could look forward to a new offensive reference; if not, the pressure on the sporting direction will increase significantly.

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