Overview
- Portuguese reports relayed by Goal.com and EPL Index indicate president Andre Villas-Boas could approve a transfer for about €80m despite the clause.
- Chelsea and Tottenham are evaluating January moves, with no formal bids or agreements disclosed.
- Porto are reported to be open to a sale due to financial considerations and confidence in their striker depth.
- Aghehowa scored 27 goals in his debut season for Porto and has nine in 11 appearances this campaign after a 2024 Chelsea deal collapsed over a medical.
- Newcastle interest is cited by UK reporting, though any mid-season switch is portrayed as uncertain.