Italian journalist Rudy Galetti claims Tottenham have an ‘agreement in principle’ with Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porro – but the Portugese club are insistent that if the Spanish defender is to go, it must be for his release clause.
Porro, 23, has been superb for Sporting. Joining the club initially on loan from Manchester City in 2020, he remained on loan there until the summer. Ruben Amorim’s side won the Liga NOS title last season. He joined permanently after.
Playing against Spurs in the Champions League, Porro impressed. So much so, that during commentary of the game at Tottenham’s home stadium – Jermaine Jenas told commentary on BT Sport that Spurs should consider signing him.
This season alone, Porro has 12 goal involvements in 22 appearances – scoring two, and creating 10 more. Many sites are linking Spurs with Porro. Galetti reports that, like many others, Spurs will have to pay his £40million exit clause.LISBON, PORTUGAL – 2022/12/29: Pedro Porro of Sporting CP seen during the Liga Bwin match between Sporting CP and Paços de Ferreira at Estadio José Alvalade. (Final score: Sporting CP 3:0 FC Paços de Ferreira).
However, he does report that Spurs have an ‘agreement in principle’ with the player himself. Details of a wage, or the length of a contract is unclear. But it is certainly a boost in their move for Porro – with that side of the deal done.
Galetti: Tottenham have agreement in principle with Porro, fee not agreed
Porro would be a superb bit of business. Spurs need a new option in that position. Emerson Royal has been poor since he joined Spurs – and Inter Live say the club are willing to sell, for £21.5m. Matt Doherty is in and out of the starting XI.
Djed Spence is likely to go out on loan. Basically, Spurs need a much better option on the right and Porro is just that. Judging by his outings against Spurs, he would be a huge upgrade. Can Spurs agree a fee? They may have to pay up.
