Samu Omorodion has proven himself on the big stage with a brace against Manchester United in the Europa League.
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Manchester United is on the hunt for a powerful new striker, and they may have found the perfect player—Samu Omorodion from FC Porto.
He could be the next big star under manager Ruben Amorim, who is known for developing top talents like Viktor Gyökeres.
But there’s a twist! The player United really wanted—Viktor Gyökeres—might not be joining them after all.
Even though he played amazingly well under Amorim in Portugal, Gyökeres is said to prefer a move to United’s Premier League rivals, Arsenal.
Meet Samu Omorodion: The New Target
With Gyökeres likely off to Arsenal, Manchester United is turning its attention to 21-year-old Samu Omorodion.
He’s strong, fast, and already impressing fans in Portugal.
United isn’t the only team interested—Chelsea, Arsenal, and Aston Villa are also watching him closely.
Samu plays for FC Porto, and the club wants around £63 million for him. That’s a lot of money—but if he keeps playing the way he has, it might just be worth it.
How Good Is Samu?
Let’s look at some simple stats from last season:
| Player | Goals | Matches | Minutes per Goal | Goal Conversion Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samu Omorodion | 19 | 23 | 119 | 23% | ||
| Viktor Gyökeres | 39 | 31 | 72 | 28% | ||
| From: Sofascore | ||||||
Samu might not score as often as Gyökeres yet, but he’s younger (six years younger!) and already showing serious talent.
In the Europa League, he scored six goals in just nine games, proving he can handle the big stage.
Why Samu Could Be the Next Star
Samu is a 6 foot 4 forward—that’s really tall! He uses his size to outmuscle defenders and win balls in the air.
A scout once called him a “monster” because of how powerful and fast he is. That’s a big compliment!
Even though he still has a lot to learn, Samu has the tools to become a top striker, just like Gyökeres.
Amorim has already helped one striker become a star—could he do it again with Samu?
