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Richarlison will sweat as Tottenham finally find Harry Kane successor

Kyrenia Shipillis
Kyrenia Shipillis

Kyrenia is a lifelong Tottenham fan who has been writing for Tottenham News since she joined Breaking Media in 2025. She will graduate with a Master's in Sports Journalism from St Mary's University, Twickenham in 2025. She spent several months working for the Non-League Paper and has written for the Sports Gazette. Her earliest memory of the Lilywhites is sitting alone in her dad's room in front of the telly crying into her bowl of popcorn as she watched as her team were thrashed...yet again. She is happy to report that fonder memories have since blossomed.

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Tottenham are now focused on signing FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa. 

Dominic Solanke has been sidelined for Tottenham with an ankle injury, which has left Spurs struggling for a prolific centre-forward option. 

His absence on the pitch has been clear to see with Spurs struggling to create any meaningful chances against Arsenal in a game that ended in a 4-1 defeat for the Lilywhites. 

As a result, Tottenham are keen to arm Thomas Frank with reinforcements, and Aghehowa is the chosen one. 

Dominic Solanke laughs with his hands above his head
Solanke's injury has been a huge blow for the Lilywhites (Credit: Imago)

Tottenham want to fill Harry Kane’s legacy 

Tottenham want to sign FC Porto striker Aghehowa to help strengthen their attacking options, according to Sacha Tavolieri via Sky Sports on 22 November. 

Spurs consider Aghehowa as the ideal profile to integrate into the renewed system of Frank. 

The Dane is known for sublimating his centre-forwards like the successes of Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins while they were at Brentford. 

The Lilywhites could therefore soon launch a concrete offensive for one of the most followed offensive talents in world football, hoping to finally fill the legacy left by Harry Kane. 

Former tottenham hero Harry Kane in action during a training session with Bayern Munich.
Spurs are still looking for their Kane successor (Credit: Imago)

This comes after Tottenham were linked with Toney with the intention of reuniting him with his former boss. 

But given Aghehowa’s age and potential, he definitely seems like the more cost-effective choice for the future. 

Richarlison in trouble at Tottenham 

Richarlison could leave Tottenham this winter after a pretty mediocre start to the season. 

The Brazilian has netted five goals and has provided two assists in 19 games played this season. 

Meanwhile, Aghehowa’s stats speak for themselves. 

  • Aghehowa has scored nine goals and has provided one assist this season 
  • He had played 15 games and notched 885 minutes
  • He has a 21 per cent goal conversion rate in the Portuguese first division 

His physicality is one of the most noticeable parts of the game. 

The way he can shrug off defenders and make quick, sharp movements in the box will no doubt make adjusting to the Premier League easier. 

While he is still quite raw, given his age and potential, Richarlison could have more than scoring goals to worry about in the near future. 

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