The race for Tottenham Hotspur star Pedro Porro is heating up on the back of the right-back’s outstanding showing for Spain at the World Cup.
While it was incredibly smart business by Tottenham to tie down the right-back to a new contract before the start of the World Cup, it is starting to seem like they may end up losing him soon anyway.
The speculation linking Porro with a move to Barca has intensified substantially over the last few weeks, and to make matters worse, the Tottenham defender has refused to rule out a return to Spain.
There have been reports from Spain suggesting that Barca are currently in contact with the 27-year-old and have even communicated what they expect him to do to facilitate a move from N17 to Camp Nou.
Additionally, Real Madrid have also not ruled out a possible move for the Spain international, according to some sources.
Three Premier League clubs enter race for Tottenham’s Pedro Porro
According to TEAMtalk, Porro is not just a target for the two Spanish giants but also for Tottenham’s Premier League rivals.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all made enquiries to Spurs about Porro’s availability, with the Blues eyeing the experienced defender as a potential replacement for Malo Gusto, who could leave Stamford Bridge in January.
All three clubs are assessing their options and are aware that Porro could become available for the right fee.
However, the player’s preference remains to return to his home country, and he knows of Madrid’s and Barca’s admiration for him.
The report says that Porro’s camp is ‘firmly focused’ on a return to La Liga, with the Tottenham man having his heart set on playing in Spain.
Spurs recognise the appeal of big move for Porro
TEAMtalk say that while Porro is contracted to Tottenham until 2031, the North London club recognise the appeal of moving to Santiago Bernabeu or Camp Nou for the player.
The website backs up what other sources have claimed over recent weeks, stating that it would take a world-record fee for a full-back to prise him away from N17, beating out the £57m PSG paid for Achraf Hakimi in 2021.
However, neither Madrid nor Barca have been deterred by the asking price, with intermediaries continuing to explore the feasibility of the operation.
The Catalan giants have not ruled out a January move for Porro, although they would first need to raise funds by selling players.
