Newcastle maintain transfer watch on Porto striker Samu Omorodion

Newcastle United have continued to monitor Samu Omorodion, with scouts attending a FC Porto match for the third time this season.

The Magpies sent representatives to the Estadio do Dragao to assess several Porto players, according to Medium. Their latest visit coincided with Porto’s 4-1 Champions League victory over Napoli, when Omorodion made a notable impact after coming on at half-time.

The forward, who is of Nigerian origin, marked his return from a serious knee injury by converting a penalty and scoring an important goal. He had been sidelined for an extended period after suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament.

His comeback has provided encouragement for Porto and Newcastle, who are understood to be particularly interested in his playing style.

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Newcastle see Omorodion as a centre-forward who could add strength and greater efficiency in the final third.

His physical presence, power and finishing instinct fit the qualities the Premier League club are seeking. Newcastle’s attacking options have also been affected by several injuries, increasing the appeal of a player capable of leading the line.

However, any attempt to sign Omorodion is likely to require a substantial financial commitment.

Porto are reportedly prepared to demand close to 100m euros for the striker. That valuation could make Newcastle reconsider their position, despite their owners having recently injected 114m euros into the club.

The Premier League’s financial regulations, including the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), could also make a deal more difficult if Newcastle attempt to complete it in January.

Omorodion is under contract with FC Porto until 2029 and is valued at 40m euros by Transfermarkt. His position therefore remains a comfortable one in Portugal, while Porto hold a strong negotiating position.

For now, Newcastle’s repeated scouting trips indicate sustained interest rather than any concrete negotiations. The situation could develop if Omorodion continues to demonstrate that he has fully regained his form in the coming weeks.

Newcastle are due to play Fulham in their 10th match of the English league season. The betting company 1xbet listed Newcastle at 3.20 to win, with a draw priced at 3.40 and a Fulham victory at 1.86.