Tottenham Hotspur are 11th in the Premier League standings and failure to qualify for the European competitions for a second straight year could see some of their best players depart the club next summer.
Caught Offside has reported that Pedro Porro is among those who is being tracked by other clubs, with Chelsea and Liverpool believed to be especially keen on his signing. The Premier League giants may be open to a deal as early as in the winter.
Porro has been one of the English top flight’s most effective offensive full backs in recent months, but doubts over his future have now been fuelled by links domestically, after Barcelona and Real Madrid were though to be keen on him.
The Spanish international is valued at £38 million on Transfermarkt, so he promises to be a cost-effective acquisition for Chelsea as well as Liverpool, who might have to invest in newer right backs sooner rather than later in 2027.
Porro better suited for Chelsea rather than Liverpool
If Liverpool are to sign a right back, it is likely to be to leverage his defensive attributes rather than offensive skills, which Pedro Porro brings to the table. The Tottenham Hotspur star does, however, lack strong aerial and one-on-one abilities.
Given that Jeremie Frimpong already has defensive shortcomings, it is unlikely that Porro’s acquisition will bring a massive change for the Reds’ discipline at the back, which they are already achieving right now with Ronald Araujo playing at full back.
Meanwhile, Chelsea could sell Malo Gusto next year and funds from the Frenchman’s transfer could be used for Porro’s purchase. Xabi Alonso could use him as a right wing-back, where his offensive skills would be leveraged whilst masking his poor defending.
From Porro’s point of view, he might see a switch to Chelsea as a favourable option given that he is likely to play in the European competitions more consistently, alongside being able to challenge for domestic silverware.
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