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In an emotional clip, Tottenham’s Pedro Porro broke down in tears while facetiming his mother and his grandfather as he spoke about the hardships that he had to go through to become a professional footballer.

The Tottenham Hotspur right-back was involved in a feature for the Premier League’s official channel, which detailed his journey from his humble beginnings back in Spain to the biggest league in world football.

In the video, the 25-year-old explains that he was raised by his grandparents in Don Benito since his parents had to work, but he had to make a huge sacrifice when he turned 14 in order to fulfil his dream as a footballer.

He had to leave the small town he grew up in to move to Madrid, where he joined Rayo Vallecano’s academy.

Video: Pedro Porro breaks down in tears while narrating his journey

The Tottenham man says in the video about his decision to leave him when he was just 14: “I left when I was very young. But I remember it was one of the toughest moments of my life.

“I had to leave my family and everything behind. I was very young and still needed their support. If you want something in life, you have to sacrifice something in return.”

Porro’s grandfather added: “We took him to Madrid. It’s so hard to leave a boy of 14 years old in Madrid. We left a 14-year-old, alone in Madrid.”

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That is when the full-back broke down in tears and his grandfather quipped: “You’re crying, and you never cry. A man like yourself, with a handsome face like that!”

After the call, the Tottenham right-back explained how much his family meant to him and vowed that he would deliver a lot more which would make them proud.

He added: “Thanks to you, I am who I am today. This doesn’t end here. Just as my grandfather said in the video, he always wants more and he will have more.”

Supporters – Tottenham’s included – are sometimes guilty of treating footballers as characters from a TV show, forgetting that they too are humans who deal with many of the same challenges as us in their personal lives.

This interview from Porro is a reminder that most of these footballers are young men who come from humble backgrounds. It is a great initiative by the Premier League to shed light on the journeys of the players as it really humanises them in a progressive way.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are feeling the sting as they watch a top summer target light up the Champions League, as the player Spurs came so close to signing last summer, bossing it on the European stage.

Just last summer, Tottenham Hotspur were firmly in the race for then-Rennes winger Desire Doue, considered one of the brightest young talents in Europe.

The teenager had already caught the eye of several top clubs across the continent, with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Spurs all circling in a four-way tussle to land the exciting wide man.

In the end, it was PSG who got their man, snapping him up for £42.6 million (€50 million) and tying him down to a five-year deal.

To make watching Paris Saint-Germain even harder for Spurs fans, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent Christian Emile revealed in the past that Tottenham were one of the clubs who expressed an interest in his client before his 2022 switch to Napoli.

Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia leave Tottenham fans on the floor

Fast forward just a few months and the talent everyone raved about is now on full display, with Doue tormenting some of Europe’s biggest sides in this season’s UEFA Champions League.

Spurs fans, well aware of just how close the club came to signing the Frenchman, have been left gutted watching him tear through English opposition—first Liverpool in the Round of 16, and now Aston Villa in the quarter-finals.

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Supporters have taken to social media to vent their frustration. One fan posted: “Don’t forget, we was told Odobert was better and had more assist rates than Doue after we signed him.”

Another added: “It’s calm, Odobert has the best dribble success rate in Europe.” A third wrote: “Typical Tottenham.”

One user fumed: “Glad he made the right move—imagine wasting your talent and youth at a club like Tottenham. I think right now we can only attract raw talent, and they’ll see us as a stepping stone.”

On Kvaratskhelia, another chipped in: “As always, being cheap cost you talented players.” One fan reflected: “Looking back, I think Paratici might’ve made a mistake signing Bryan Gil and not Kvaratskhelia.”

A second fan added: “The Spurs way – go for Khvicha and Doué and end up with Gil and Odobert. There is a reason why PSG are where they are and we are where we are.”

Some could at least see the funny side: “Based on my experience of our glorious club if we did sign them that way around Gil would be tearing up the Champions League right now while Kvaratskhelia is having his 3rd hamstring operation.”

Spurs opted for Wilson Odobert over Doue in the summer

We already know how it panned out—Tottenham went for the cheaper alternative, opting to sign Wilson Odobert instead of splashing out the extra £20 million or so on Doue.

Odobert has had his flashes this season, sure, but much of it’s been spent on the sidelines, missing three months through injury. And when you put the numbers side-by-side, it’s not hard to see why fans are wondering what could’ve been.

Brennan Johnson has revealed that he has no regrets about leaving Nottingham Forest, even as Tottenham Hotspur stare at a grim Premier League table that paints a very different picture to the one he left behind.

Not many would have predicted that after a fifth-place finish in Ange Postecoglou’s first spell in charge at Tottenham, Spurs would be nine places worse off in his second season.

Well, that’s the predicament the Lilywhites currently find themselves in. Given their current league position — with the top eight potentially securing European football next season — Spurs look set to miss out entirely, sitting all the way down in 14th.

Of course, while one of the so-called ‘big six’ fumbles, another club has stepped up — and that club is Nottingham Forest, who are now third and in with a real shot of Champions League football.

Brennan Johnson speaks on Tottenham move as Nottingham Forest fly

While there will be conversations this summer about whether the Tricky Trees can hang on to their top performers, Tottenham Hotspur had already dipped into their talent pool almost two seasons ago, prising away Brennan Johnson.

But given the stark contrast in the two clubs’ fortunes, you’d be forgiven for wondering if Johnson made a step up or a step down.

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The Tottenham winger has now spoken to the media about his move and whether he holds any regrets. He said: “I am happy for Nottingham Forest and the season they are having, but I’m delighted to be here. I have loved every second. The size of the club, people within the club and the fans are all something that I could only have wished for when younger.”

Johnson enjoying career-best season with Spurs

Of course, while Tottenham continue to struggle, Johnson is enjoying one of his best seasons yet in front of goal.

Following his brace against Southampton, the Welshman hit a personal milestone, scoring ten goals in a Premier League season for the first time.

Johnson also became only the second Welshman to score 10+ goals in a Premier League season — the first being Gareth Bale. At just 23 years old, the Wales coach believes Brennan Johnson has the potential to become a top player.

He said: “The way I look at Brennan — I class him as a young player — and I would definitely class him in the development stage, especially in that pool where I see him.

“There’s loads he can improve on. I believe, even with us at Wales, there is a big part of his game that can improve. It’s, is he willing to do it? Is he willing to listen? Is he willing to learn?

“I believe he has the attributes to be a really top player — now it’s time to see where he wants to take it. I believe he has that capability. I believe he has that mindset. It’s just games, confidence, and I believe we’ll see a lot more from him.”

Manchester City are reportedly eyeing up a move for Tottenham Hotspur’s Destiny Udogie this summer, with Pep Guardiola keen to refresh his full-back options.

It’s shaping up to be a busy summer window for Tottenham Hotspur, with both incomings and outgoings on the cards.

And to be fair, after another inconsistent season, that’s exactly what most fans would expect. If Spurs are serious about pushing back into the top four and mixing it with the very best, the Tottenham squad needs freshening up in several areas.

That said, they’re not the only ones in the market for reinforcements. Manchester City, too, are looking to strengthen, particularly after their own dip in form this campaign.

Manchester City eye up Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie

According to recent reports from Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have placed Destiny Udogie on their shortlist as they look to bolster their full-back options ahead of the summer.

Udogie is said to be highly rated within the City camp. At just 22, he’s already proven himself in the Premier League with Spurs, showing he can operate on either flank, and offering the kind of physicality and presence Pep Guardiola tends to value.

Hugo Viana, City’s new director of football, is reportedly a long-time admirer of Udogie—tracking him since his Udinese days, before Tottenham swooped in under Fabio Paratici’s watch.

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With Kyle Walker now well into his thirties, and expected to move on this summer, it’s no surprise City are on the lookout for a replacement—and Udogie has quickly emerged as one of their top options.

Udogie to Manchester City? Spurs, Levy, and the summer window

Of course, any attempt to sign Destiny Udogie won’t be without its challenges—chief among them, dealing with Daniel Levy.

But then again, City did manage to get Kyle Walker out of north London back in 2018, so it’s not impossible.

Udogie’s had a decent campaign in north London this season, despite battling injury. He’s made 23 Premier League appearances, registering one assist during that run.

Tottenham are reported to rate Udogie incredibly highly. In Italy, he’s been described as ‘untouchable’.

Within the Spurs camp, he’s seen as a vital part of the club’s future—one of the key young players Ange Postecoglou is expected to build around.

City do have other options. Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus was a priority target in January, though Juve were reluctant to sell at the time.

That could change in the summer, with Cambiaso now considered a more realistic option as well. Still, Udogie remains firmly on their radar.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have weighed in on who they want to see start on the right wing in the Europa League quarter-final clash against Eintracht Frankfurt and their verdict is far from unanimous.

Ange Postecoglou is sure to have a selection headache when his side takes on Eintracht Frankfurt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday night.

The wing options are fairly stacked at the moment, with Dejan Kulusevski the only major doubt for the midweek clash, though there’s a chance he could be available for the return leg.

We’ve done our best to predict the Tottenham XI to face Frankfurt in the first leg, and the front three we’ve landed on is Heung-min Son, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson.

Tottenham fans split on Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert for Europa League tie

Of course, given Johnson’s impressive showing against Southampton, you’d expect the wide man to keep his place again this Thursday.

But it’s not that straightforward — Wilson Odobert made a serious case with his performance against AZ Alkmaar in the round of 16, bagging a brace, and then added two assists during the international break against England’s U21s.

We put the question to social media: who do Tottenham fans want to see on the right wing this Thursday? Let’s just say, the responses were far from unanimous.

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One fan said: “Tel Johnson Odobert I really want to see this.” Another weighed in: “Tel Solanke Odobert, 60 bring Son and Johnson.”

A different take was: “Play Johnson as a 9.” One more said: “Odobert has to start don’t care which side just start him.” Someone else added: “Johnson right, Odobert left. Son needs to go.”

And another summed up the scepticism: “Johnson plays well against the worst Prem team of all time and people think he should start…”

Odobert gets the fan backing, but Postecoglou remains key

On the whole, it seems a majority of Spurs fans do want Odobert in their front three, even if there’s less consensus about Brennan Johnson.

But if Odobert is to start, he’ll need to take Postecoglou’s advice seriously — Postecoglou wasn’t exactly impressed by Wilson Odobert’s cameo off the bench against Southampton.

Postecoglou said: “I thought Wilson today didn’t look ready when he came on and only came to life the last 10–15 minutes but sometimes these guys coming on are going to be really vital for us in Europe because you know the ties are going to be really intense and you’re going to have to make changes, not just because players are not performing, but because we need that extra energy.

“Guys like Mathys and Wilson are young guys and we’re going to need them. They have the quality for sure. I thought Archie and Biss came on and helped us a bit in terms of getting a bit more control of the game. For all those guys now that we’ve got a healthy squad that they’re ready to play.”

And for those who may not start, Postecoglou will be hoping they’re ready from the off — because a slow start against Frankfurt would be a dangerous gamble.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is convinced that his former side Eintracht Frankfurt have a great chance of overcoming Tottenham Hotspur, naming a couple of the Lilywhites’ weaknesses which the German side can exploit.

No one has to tell Ange Postecoglou and the Tottenham squad just how much is riding on the two-legged tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Despite all the doom and gloom that has surrounded the club through much of the season, overcoming the Bundesliga side and progressing to the semifinals of the Europa League will completely change the feeling around N17, making their trophy ambitions a lot more realistic.

However, Tottenham know that they face what is their sternest test of the competition yet, and Spurs fans will not be enthused by Glasner’s predication ahead of the game.

Oliver Glasner claims Frankfurt can get the better of Tottenham

Glasner, who spent two years at Deutsche Bank Park prior to his move to Palace, believes that Tottenham Hotspur do not come into the game as the favourites.

The Austrian coach suggested that Frankfurt should believe they can get the better of Spurs, pointing out that many players in the Tottenham squad are not in peak condition right now, given the stop-start campaigns they have had.

When asked if his former side have a chance of knocking Spurs out of the competition, Glasner told BILD: “If the third-placed team in the Bundesliga plays against the 14th-placed team in the Premier League, why shouldn’t they have a chance? For me, it’s a match on equal terms.

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“Tottenham have a really good team, but many players aren’t in top shape because they lack rhythm due to injuries. That can be an advantage. Eintracht shouldn’t understate their worth. They have the quality to win.”

Ironically, Tottenham have been linked with a move for Oliver Glasner if they sack Ange Postecoglou at the end of the season.

Glasner will visit Frankfurt coaches in their team hotel

The Crystal Palace boss – who will visit the Eintracht Frankfurt team in their hotel ahead of the game – also gave an insight into how he expects the game to play out tactically.

He pointed out that Tottenham like to get on the ball and commit bodies forward, thus opening up opportunities for Frankfurt to hurt the Premier League side with their pace on the counter-attack.

The 50-year-old added: “Of course, Tottenham plays with great pressure, with tremendous pace, both in attack and defence. And they want a lot of possession, especially at home.

“But that creates space for counterattacks. Eintracht can exploit that because that’s their strength. Both teams have the quality to create chances. In the end, efficiency will decide.”

On visiting the Frankfurt management team, he added (Express): “I will visit them the day before (the Tottenham game) in their hotel – not the players but of course many of the staff are still working there.

“I am pretty sure Frankfurt are having a fantastic season, they are positioned third in the Bundesliga and also in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. These games are so important for the club and fans – and I know there will be many at the Spurs stadium.

“I really know what a good team Tottenham is and I expect a very good quarter-final with two attacking teams. These are two teams with a lot of pace in their squads – I am looking forward to watching this game but I will watch it on TV.”

Alasdair Gold has said that Lucas Bergvall has worked hard to improve one aspect of his game since arriving at Tottenham last summer, revealing that he notices a change every time he sees the young midfielder.

Even in his wildest dreams, Bergvall might not have expected his first season at Tottenham Hotspur to go as well as it has done.

The 19-year-old was very much signed as one for the future, but he has not only managed to adjust to the huge jump from the Allsvenskan to the Premier League, but he has also become one of Tottenham’s most important players over the last few months.

The teenager is now one of the first names on Ange Postecoglou’s teamsheet and Alasdair Gold has noticed one particular area where the youngster keeps improving.

Alasdair Gold reveals what he has noticed with Bergvall

While Tottenham fans are excited by the Swede’s potential, some pundits continue to question if Bergvall has the tactical discipline to play in midfield.

However, the teenager is evidently getting better with each outing, and Gold pointed out that the youngster is making a conscious effort to bulk up to cope with the demands of English football.

The journalist stated that the youngster looks a lot stronger than he did earlier this season, suggesting that his increased strength has enabled him to look after possession much better.

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He said about Bergvall on Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham: “He’s turning into a big lad as well, I watched the footage of the players coming out the tunnel and he is properly bulking up.

“Every time I see him he looks a little bit stronger and stronger and I know Ange said it’s because he keeps following Deki (Kulusevski) in the gym.

“But it’s impacting his play as well, he’s so much stronger on the ball. He’s going to be one of the first names on the team sheet going forward.”

Tottenham set to make huge Lucas Bergvall move this summer

Irrespective of the noise on the outside, there seems to be a lot of excitement at Hotspur Way about the young midfielder, which is understandable, given that he has very few weaknesses in his game.

In fact, reports from Sweden indicate that Tottenham are ready to begin talks over a new contract with Bergvall’s representatives this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are confident that they are well placed to win the race for an England international this summer even though he has received offers from nearly a dozen clubs around Europe.

Among the various players expected to be on the move this summer, few will be as hotly contested as one Ligue 1 midfielder, whose contract runs out this summer.

The player in question is Angel Gomes, who is set to leave Lille on a free transfer, and unsurprisingly, a number of clubs are thought to be ready to jump at the chance to secure his services.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are leading the race for Gomes even though several other sides want him, and now a fresh update has revealed what the feeling at Hotspur Way is regarding the race for the 24-year-old.

Tottenham are confident of securing Angel Gomes

TBR Football have now claimed that Gomes has been the subject of approaches from nearly a dozen clubs from Europe’s top leagues.

However, the outlet says that Spurs moved to the front of the queue to sign the midfielder a long time ago and are confident that they will be able to bring the player to N17.

In fact, the outlet says that Lilywhites have already made an offer to the Lille man and are hopeful that the deal they offered is enough to persuade the player to sign on the dotted line.

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Spurs watched Gomes and two other players on Saturday

TBR Football also reveal that Tottenham Hotspur’s scouts were in attendance at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday to watch Angel Gomes in action against Lyon.

The outlet backs up what we have already heard from other sources over recent weeks by crediting Spurs with an interest in Jonathan David and Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, explaining that the representatives from the North London club were also there to watch those two.

Tottenham Hotspur have just learned that Chelsea have now moved into pole position to sign one of their top summer targets, but the Lilywhites may still have a chance to win the race for the player.

Delap has won many admirers this season with the way he has hit the ground running in the Premier League following his move from Manchester City to Ipswich last summer.

The 22-year-old has found the back of the net 12 times in the Premier League this season despite the Tractor Boys’ continued struggles and that has reportedly brought him to the attention of the Lilywhites.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Spurs are expected to make a move for Delap this summer, with the North London club thought to be keen on adding more firepower to their frontline.

However, Ange Postecoglou’s men have received some bad news regarding the Englishman, with one of their rivals now stepping up their interest.

Chelsea and Tottenham both in the race for Liam Delap

TBR Football have now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have reached out to Liam Delap’s camp regarding a summer switch to N17, but it is their London rivals, Chelsea who are now poised to win the race for the player.

The outlet says that the Blues have now become ‘firm favourites’ to land the former Man City man, having now moved ahead of the competition.

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It is explained that the West London club have held an interest in the striker for a long time, first discussing a move for him back in 2023 when they signed Cole Palmer.

The report makes it clear, however, that Delap has not made a final decision on his future, with the striker not having any shortage of options.

Five other Premier League sides are on Delap’s trail

TBR Football says that Delap is aware of how hard Chelsea are pushing to sign him, but the striker will assess his various options this summer window as he is aware that a lot of clubs like him.

The report reveals that Arsenal and Liverpool have touched base with the 22-year-old’s camp and have asked to be kept informed about his situation.

Additionally, Nottingham Forest, Everton and West Ham have all held exploratory talks for the England Under-21 international.

Finally, the publication confirms what we have heard from other sources over recent days by stating that a clause in Delap’s contract allows him to leave Portman Road Stadium for £40m if Ipswich are relegated from the top flight.

Tottenham Hotspur showed a keen interest in signing a Serie A forward in January, but a new report suggests that a deal for the player will be a lot harder to pull off this summer.

There could be some wholesale changes to Tottenham’s forward line this summer as reports indicate that Heung-min Son’s 10-year spell at the club could come to an end, while rumours also suggest that Richarlison could be on his way out of Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur will also lose one more body in attack as Timo Werner’s loan spell ends this summer, which is why the Lilywhites have been backed to add reinforcements to their forward line.

Last month, sources from Italy claimed that Spurs are plotting a move for Lazio winger Gustav Isaksen, who has been in fine form this season, with six goals and five assists to his tally so far.

The report suggested that Lazio may be open to cashing in on the 23-year-old to fund a move for Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa, and there has now been a fresh update on the Denmark international’s future.

Tottenham failed with a move for Gustav Isaksen in January

A report in Il Messaggero has now claimed that both Tottenham and Celtic pushed forward with a move for Gustav Isaksen in the January window.

It is revealed that those two clubs were ‘pushing to sign the 23-year-old on loan’ after the versatile winger’s entourage had held a meeting with Lazio about his future.

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Olympiacos also came forward and unlike Spurs and Celtic, they were willing to include an option to buy, but Lazio did not sanction a deal mid-season sale of the attacker.

Gustav Isaksen will be more expensive this summer

Il Messaggero describes the January window as a ‘sliding doors’ moment for the Dane after he was briefly put in the shop window by Lazio.

Since then, Isaksen’s impressive performances have made him an important player in Marco Baroni’s set-up, with the outlet alleging that the attacker’s value has doubled over recent months.

While the winger is expected to be a sought-after target for multiple sides this summer, the suitors will have to pay a premium to get the player out of Stadio Olimpico.