Chelsea is set to make another attempt to acquire Spain striker Samu Agehowa. Meanwhile, Manchester United has received information regarding the cost to sign VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. Stay tuned for the latest news and rumors surrounding transfers globally.
TOP STORIES
– Bayern Munich has extended Kompany’s contract until 2029
– Nottingham Forest appoints Dyche as Postecoglou’s replacement
– Klopp hints at the possibility of returning to Liverpool in the future.
TRANSFERS RUMORS
– Chelsea is reportedly preparing an £87m offer for FC Porto striker Samu Agehowa next summer, according to Record. The Blues nearly signed Agehowa from Atlético Madrid in summer 2024, but the deal fell through as he ended up at Porto. Samu scored 25 goals in his debut season in Portugal and has eight goals in nine matches this season. He is under contract with Porto until June 2029.
– VfB Stuttgart has set Angelo Stiller’s transfer fee at €50 million amid interest from Manchester United. However, Stiller’s price could increase, as reported by Sky Sports Deutschland. Though there is a €40m release clause, the Bundesliga club can opt out, making the fee negotiable. Additionally, TEAMtalk indicates United is eyeing January signings, including players like Sporting CP‘s Morten Hjulmand and others.
ANALYSIS
ESPN’s Sam Tighe analyzes how well Samu Agehowa would fit in at Chelsea:
In summer 2024, Samu appeared on the verge of joining Chelsea post his Olympic success, but the transfer fell apart, leading to João Félix’s arrival instead. This likely became a regret for Chelsea as Samu flourished into a top striker at FC Porto, while Félix had a minimal impact before his departure to Saudi Arabia. Agehowa is a powerful forward adept at dominating defenders with his size, showcasing his ability both as a physical presence and as a player who can exploit space. His experience at Porto, where he participated in a dominant setup, prepares him well for a club like Chelsea, which is developing a particular style of forward play.
OTHER RUMORS
– AC Milan had scouts watching goalkeeper Zion Suzuki during the Parma vs. Genoa match. (Nicolò Schira)
– Paris Saint-Germain’s Willian Pacho is likely to extend his contract by a year until 2030. (Le Parisien)
– Clubs across Europe are monitoring Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta. (Rudy Galetti)
– Discussions are ongoing regarding AC Milan potentially extending Fikayo Tomori’s contract. (Calciomercato)
