Manchester United Want Striker With €100m Release Clause: Is The Deal Feasible? | OneFootball

Manchester United should be eyeing the upcoming summer transfer window as the time to strengthen their team after the terrible season. They will especially need a striker because Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee has struggled to score consistent goals. This has impacted the performance of the whole unit in this season. However, the Red Devils still have a chance of winning the UEFA Europa League.

Manchester United Want Samu Aghehowa from Porto

Meanwhile, Caught Offside has reported that United might be going after Samu Aghehowa in the summer. Ruben Amorim is a fan of the striker and wants him at Old Trafford next season. He came into prominence during his loan spell at Deportivo Alaves, and this is why many clubs were interested in signing him last summer.

However, the striker moved to Porto finally, and since then, he has flourished in Portugal. Aghehowa has scored 14 goals in 22 matches so far in the Liga NOS 2024/2025 season. Overall, his goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.73. Moreover, Samu Omorodion’s total G/A (goals + assists) is 17 for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.88 per 90 minutes. The striker’s non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.62.

Porto’s towering 20-year-old striker, is a force of nature up top. Standing at 6’4”, he is a classic target man—strong, aerially dominant, and a nightmare for defenders. But there’s more to him than brute power. The striker’s finishing is razor-sharp, with a poacher’s instinct that sees him thrive inside the box, while his surprising agility lets him exploit space on the move. Samu’s hold-up play is top-notch, linking attacks with clever flicks, and he is lethal with both feet. Still raw at times, the Porto man’s work rate and potential scream future star—a dynamic No. 9 with bags of promise. Therefore, he might be a good fit for Manchester United.

Will the deal be possible?

However, Porto might not be ready to let him leave easily, as he has been performing well for the Portugal club this season. So, the only way to force a move might be by paying his massive €100 M release clause. The Red Devils are in dire financial issues and might not be able to sign him without selling multiple players. So, the deal isn’t feasible.