Barcelona have made contact over Pedro Porro, but this is still a fallback plan rather than a clean transfer chase. Tottenham renewed his contract in June and tied him to the club until 2031, while Barcelona's interest is linked to what happens with Jules Koundé.

Barcelona's contact with Porro

Gerard Romero said contact has been made with Porro's entourage in recent days. He also made clear that Barcelona are sounding him out only "in the event that Jules Kounde leaves". That is the key detail here, because the move is being framed as contingency planning, not a separate push for Porro on its own.

Barcelona's own recent league form, three wins and two losses in their last five La Liga matches, does not suggest a club in immediate need of panic buying. The interest looks more like preparation for a possible right-back reshuffle if Kounde's situation changes.

Tottenham's position on Porro

Tottenham have far more leverage. Romero described Porro as one of the highest paid players at the club, and said he renewed very recently. Spurs also see him as a very important player, with Roberto De Zerbi saying Porro "consistently shown his ability to influence matches in both defensive and attacking situations".

The football side fits the stance. Porro has played 578 minutes this season across six appearances, scored two goals and holds a 7.43 season rating. He also started all but one game for Spain at the 2026 World Cup in North America, which is exactly the sort of record that makes a club reluctant to let him go.

Tottenham's recent league form before the link was three wins, one draw and one loss in their last five Premier League matches. That does not make them a selling club in a rush, and the 2031 contract means any deal would have to be forced by a much stronger case than simple interest.

Barcelona may like the player, but their own reporting points to a backup plan built around Kounde. Until that changes, Spurs hold the stronger hand and Porro stays where he is.

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