Real Madrid are on the lookout for a new right-back and have identified Spurs’ star as a possible summer target.
The 25-year-old joined Spurs from Sporting Lisbon nearly two years ago and has become an important player for Ange Postecoglou.
Real Madrid love Pedro Porro
And with his stock rising, interest in him is growing. Although Real Madrid view Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold as their ideal signing, Carlo Ancelotti also has Porro on his shortlist.
Under contract until 2028, the Lilywhites aren’t in any immediate danger of losing their number 23 but the club will be all too aware the prospect of playing at the world-famous Santiago Bernabeu is often too much for players to turn down.
Bad news for Liverpool as Spurs plot new deal
Consequently, according to a recent report from TBR Football, Spurs are planning to open talks with the former Sporting Lisbon defender over a new and improved contract.
Porro currently earns £85,000-per week (Spotrac) but will be offered an increased salary that would likely see him move into six figures.
Of course, the player has yet to commit his future to the club, but should Spurs be successful in their efforts to tie the talented defender down on fresh terms, would send a huge signal of intent, not just to clubs in England, but also to Madrid, that they won’t be pushed around.
Porro’s possible renewal could be bad news for Liverpool though. The Reds have yet to extend Alexander-Arnold’s deal, which has just eight months left to run.
Tottenham planning Pedro Porro contract talks after Real Madrid interest
Given his strong performances, Spurs are very happy with Porro, who arrived at the club from Sporting Lisbon back in January 2023.
As mentioned, Porro has a very unique attacking skill-set, one that Jose Mourinho wasn’t quite able to get the best out of.
But Porro’s recent form has put him firmly on the radar of Real Madrid, who are doing their homework on multiple options at right back.
As well as looking at Porro, Madrid are looking at Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Jeremie Frimpong and Juanlu.
The Galacticos are looking ahead to next summer and see Porro as someone who could replace Carvajal after his long-term knee injury, in similar fashion to how he has for Spain.
Tottenham are well aware that Porro is on Madrid’s radar, and they are also not surprised given his form and are unmoved by the interest.
In fact, Tottenham are open to tying Porro down to a new long-term deal in the new year. Porro’s current contract runs until 2028.
Tim Sherwood was so wrong about Pedro Porro
Of course, amid all of Porro’s success, it’s interesting to revisit some of Tim Sherwood’s previous comments about the full-back.
Whilst watching Porro during his Spurs debut against Leicester City, Sherwood said Porro was ‘so bad it’s unbelievable’.
Sherwood tore into Porro’s positioning, comments which were as distasteful as they were premature.
It’s become clear that Porro is an asset because of his attacking qualities rather than his defensive knowhow, something Postecoglou understands.
And although Tottenham fans won’t even want to humour the thought, it’s clear to see why Madrid would see Porro as a player who could thrive at the Santiago Bernabeu.
