A new report claims there is now a significant likelihood of Tottenham losing one of their most important players over the coming transfer windows.
Comments about future are fuelling transfer speculation
The strongest indicator that a Tottenham player is performing well is when one of the biggest clubs in Europe begins to show interest.
Earlier in the international break an interview with Pedro Porro in Relevo mentioned that Real Madrid hold a growing interest in the Tottenham fullback, with Dani Carvajal set for an extended period out with injury.
Porro said: “Of course, I’m proud with these links, it means I’m doing things well. If that happens one day, it happens. Now I’m fully focused on my club, Tottenham.”
Madrid seem to have their eyes set on the Premier League for a new right-back with reports of them also appreciating Trent Alexander-Arnold (Athletic) and Reece James (SPORT).
While Porro did state he was ‘focused and comfortable’ at Tottenham, his pleasure at being appreciated by Madrid has brought scrutiny. Furthermore, reports from other parts of Europe are now adding to speculation over Porro’s future, suggesting it is already a matter of when.
Pedro Porro to be sold within a year
An Inter Live report is now suggesting that it is ‘very likely’ that Tottenham accept a bid from Real Madrid and Pedro Porro will make his exit, either in January or next summer.
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The likelihood of Porro’s departure appears to be a culmination of Real Madrid’s interest and the Spaniard taking their pursuit of him as praise. However, no official bid has been made and there has been no suggestion from Tottenham that they would even entertain an offer for their defender.
Daniel Levy is a fierce negotiator and with three years remaining on Porro’s contract, Tottenham would surely be looking for a sum well above the reported €45m they paid for him when he joined from Sporting Lisbon.
In fact, Graeme Bailey reported today that Tottenham are planning to offer Porro a new long-term deal in 2025, despite him currently being under contract until 2028.
Unlikely to let such an important player go
Transfer speculation occurs with all talented footballers, but the claim that Porro’s exit is ‘very likely’ at this stage, feels little more than an assumption that Tottenham will inherently bend to Real Madrid’s will. If anything, Tottenham have shown a tendency to hold on to players possibly longer than they should and refuse to accommodate for less than their valuation.
Pedro Porro is receiving the praise many will believe he richly deserves after an incredible transformation under Postecoglou. While some use the number of goals Tottenham concede collectively as a means to devalue their individual defender, Porro is instrumental in how they build out their possession game from defence. His bravery in possession is quintessential of Postecoglou’s footballing philosophy and his value to this project at Tottenham could well be higher than what Real Madrid may be willing to offer.
Suggestions that it is ‘very likely’ Tottenham will let another of their star players move to Real Madrid, seem to be distinctly premature.