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Today — 29 October 2025Main stream

Report: Tottenham accelerating move for £88m-rated Arsenal target with 11 goals this season

28 October 2025 at 23:58

Tottenham are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Samu Aghehowa from Porto. 

The 21-year-old has been in fine form for this season, scoring 11 goals in all competitions. Tottenham are keen on securing his signature, and they are now accelerating their efforts to get the deal done. The player has a £88 million release clause in his contract, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay up.

As per Fichajes, they are not the only club keen on the attacker, and they will face competition from bitter rivals Arsenal. 

Samu Aghehowa would improve Spurs

It remains to be seen whether Porto sanctions his departure in the middle of the season. He is a key player for them, and his departure in January would be a devastating blow for the Portuguese outfit. 

The Spanish attacker is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future. He has all the attributes to succeed in the Premier League, and Aghehowa could be a key player for Tottenham. Dominic Solanke has not been able to score goals consistently, and Richarlison has been quite mediocre since joining the club as well. 

Arsenal keen on Aghehowa

Samu Aghehowa in action for Porto at the Club World Cup
Samu Aghehowa in action for Porto at the Club World Cup (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Arsenal are keen on the striker as well. They have recently signed Viktor Gyokeres. They could certainly use two quality strikers, and the Spaniard could compete with the Swedish international for the starting spot. The competition for places will help both players improve. 

Arsenal will be hoping to win the league title and the UEFA Champions League. They need multiple quality players at their disposal. Another striker would be ideal. 

The 21-year-old will be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League. It would be a step up in his career, and regular football in England could help him improve further. 

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Yesterday — 28 October 2025Main stream

Report: Arsenal involved in transfer battle with Barcelona for French attacker

28 October 2025 at 11:18

A fresh transfer battle is brewing between two European giants, as Barcelona and Arsenal are reportedly set to go head-to-head for the signature of Lacine Megnan-Pave, one of France’s brightest teenage prospects.

According to L’Équipe, the 15-year-old Montpellier striker has caught the attention of scouts across Europe following a string of impressive performances for the club’s U19 side, where he has already scored two goals this season.

Despite his young age, Megnan-Pave has the physicality and technique to shine at a big club as interest in his services continues to increase.

Barcelona leading Arsenal in Megnan-Pave race?

Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy is currently tipped as the frontrunner to secure his services.

Standing at 6 feet tall, Megnan-Pave already possesses a commanding physical presence for his age. Yet it is his balance, intelligent movement, and natural goal-scoring instinct that have stood out most to scouts.

Montpellier have earned a reputation for developing elite-level French talent, from Olivier Giroud and Rémy Cabella to Elye Wahi, and Megnan-Pave could be the next in that line.

The Catalan giants continue to rebuild their squad structure around young prospects, much like they did with Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, and Fermín López.

Barca’s sporting director Deco has already green-lit the pursuit, with talks underway between intermediaries representing the player and the club.

Gunners have a habit of signing the best young talent

Laciné Megnan-Pavé of Montpellier
Laciné Megnan-Pavé of Montpellier. (Photo via L’Equipe)

However, Arsenal remain firmly in the mix. Under Mikel Arteta, the North London club have invested heavily in young, technically gifted players with high developmental ceilings.

The Gunners believe Megnan-Pave could become a star in the future under their environment which encourages young players to shine.

The north-London club have seen the progress of young players like Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly under Arteta and have been highly impressed with that.

Montpellier, meanwhile, are aware that keeping hold of the teenager will be difficult. With European giants circling and no professional contract signed yet due to his age, the French club face an uphill task to convince him to stay in Ligue 1.

Sources: Arsenal & Chelsea scouts watched Champions League star worth €70-80 million

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