"However, their pursuit of the Portuguese-based striker is complicated by simultaneous interest in 25-year-old Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth, and fears are growing that they could be outbid or pre-empted by wealthier rivals, most notably Manchester City, according to TEAMtalk. Aghehowa has impressed at Porto with a fine goal-scoring record, a tally that has caught the eye of Spurs' recruitment team. But despite being top of the wish-list, a January move remains unlikely. As per sources, Porto regard Aghehowa as not for sale in mid-season and have set a high valuation, reportedly around 80 million."
"Spurs seem aware that any January push would be a gamble. That's why Tottenham have also kept tabs on Semenyo, who is drawing widespread interest across the Premier League. The Bournemouth forward's contract includes a release clause of around 65 million, which becomes active in the opening days of January, giving clubs a narrow window to act. As a result, clubs like Manchester City are already evaluating triggering that clause."
Tottenham are seeking attacking reinforcements and have identified 21-year-old Samu Aghehowa at Porto as a primary target. Porto view Aghehowa as not for sale in mid-season and have placed a reported valuation near €80 million, making a January transfer unlikely. Tottenham are also tracking Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, whose contract contains a release clause of around €65 million that activates in early January, creating a narrow window for bids. Wealthier competitors such as Manchester City are monitoring Semenyo, increasing the risk that Spurs could be outbid. A summer approach appears the more realistic option for planning and budgeting.
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