Pedro Porro has done little to cool the Barcelona noise around him. The Tottenham right-back has publicly welcomed Barcelona's interest, while reports in Spain say Deco is making him a priority target. Tottenham want €70 million for him, and Barcelona do not want to go beyond €50 million.

Porro's words and Tottenham's price

Speaking to Estadio Deportivo, Pedro Porro said: "When one of the best clubs in the world is interested in you, or at least that's what it says, it's always good, because I am surely doing my job well. We have to keep going in the same line". That is a player who is at least open to the idea of the move, even if he stopped short of making it a demand.

Reports also say Barcelona have made Porro their preferred destination, and that he has made the club his first choice. Tottenham's stance is far firmer. The club paid €45 million for him in the summer transfer window after taking him on loan in January 2023, so they are not in a mood to sell cheaply now.

Porro's current league output does not scream untouchable form either. He has 6 Premier League appearances this season and a 6.5 rating in the league, which is part of why the price tag and the timing of the interest matter.

Barcelona's right-back plan

Barcelona are not looking at this in isolation. Reports in Spain say they are considering departures involving Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde as part of their defensive reshuffle, and Porro is among their priority targets for the winter market.

The attraction is easy to understand when you line it up with the table. Barcelona are top of La Liga with 33 points, while Tottenham sit 11th in the Premier League with 12 points after 10 matches. Porro is 27 and plays a position Barcelona still want to strengthen, so the fit is obvious enough from a sporting point of view.

Porro has also spoken warmly about the chance to work with Lamine Yamal, saying: "His virtue is attacking, and I have already told him that he can do it, that I will be there to help him." That kind of comment does not close the door on a transfer, but it does keep Barcelona's interest very much alive.

The real obstacle is still the fee. Unless one side moves, the gap between €70 million and €50 million is likely to keep this in the rumour stage rather than pushing it towards a deal.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →