Porro wants Spain return despite Premier League interest

Tottenham Hotspur right‑back Pedro Porro has turned down interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City, preferring a return to Spain as Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to pursue the 27‑year‑old, while Spurs hold him under contract until 2031 and seek a world‑record fee.

Tottenham Hotspur have a duo consisting of right‑back Pedro Porro and midfielder Matheus Fernandes. Both players are currently on the club’s books.

Premier League suitors

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all begun assessing their full‑back options and have inquired about Porro after learning he may be available for the right price. Chelsea are eyeing a right‑back addition, with Malo Gusto potentially departing in January, while Liverpool and Manchester City also acknowledge a need to bolster the position despite existing options. Sources close to the situation tell TEAMtalk that Porro’s representatives remain firmly focused on the Spanish interest.

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Spanish giants and valuation

TEAMtalk reported the defender’s preference is to ‘return to Spain’, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid having made clear their admiration for the 27‑year‑old. Porro’s outstanding World Cup finals campaign has further enhanced his reputation and attracted interest from Europe’s biggest clubs. The defender remains under contract at Tottenham until 2031, giving Spurs a strong negotiating position, while the north London club recognises the appeal of a move back to his homeland.

Tottenham have a ‘world‑record valuation in mind for a full‑back’, meaning any interested club would need to exceed the £57 million Paris Saint‑Germain paid Inter Milan for Achraf Hakimi in 2021. That price tag has not deterred Barcelona or Real Madrid, with intermediaries continuing to explore a deal. Barcelona see NEXT January as a realistic window for the transfer, and the Catalan giants would need to raise funds, likely by cashing in at least one player, before committing to such a scale.

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Barcelona have opened talks with Liverpool over a permanent move for Ronald Araujo and are also open to Alejandro Balde leaving the club, situations that could affect their ability to pursue Porro as a major right‑back target. Real Madrid are also keen, but their thinking is geared more towards a potential summer move. Trent Alexander‑Arnold’s future at the Bernabeu remains uncertain, and Real are assessing their options should they decide to make changes in that position.