"The west London giants have been admirers of Aghehowa for some time, and it seems they remain keen on the Spain international. That's according to a report from TEAMtalk, which also mentions interest from Tottenham in what could be an intriguing battle between two major rivals. Aghehowa has an impressive record of 47 goals in 76 games for Porto, and those numbers certainly suggest he could be an upgrade on the struggling Liam Delap."
"I said when he joined Chelsea that I thought he should have gone to a team like Everton, Agbonlahor said. Develop there for a couple of years and then make the big move to top-six side. I think the jump from Ipswich to Chelsea was too much. When I look at him as a striker, I like him he can hold up the ball well, he's a good finisher, but he just doesn't look sharp enough for the top level of the Premier League."
"Chelsea signed Delap from Ipswich Town in the summer, but the 22-year-old has struggled with the step up to playing for such a big club. Delap scored an impressive 12 Premier League goals for a struggling Ipswich side last season, but he has just one in his first 15 league appearances for the Blues. Speaking on talkSPORT this week, pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor singled Delap out for criticism and suggested the transfer was a mistake."
Chelsea are reportedly pursuing Porto striker Samu Aghehowa ahead of the summer, with Tottenham also linked. Aghehowa has scored 47 goals in 76 appearances for Porto, indicating strong form and finishing ability. Liam Delap, signed from Ipswich, has managed just one goal in his first 15 Premier League appearances and has struggled to adapt to a bigger club. Pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor called Delap's immediate jump to Chelsea premature and recommended further development elsewhere. Chelsea's unsettled environment under current ownership raises questions about whether a young signing would immediately flourish at Stamford Bridge.
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