Real Madrid are reportedly keeping a close eye on Spanish international and Tottenham star, Pedro Porro, during the international break with potential plans to make a bid.
The 25-year-old has been a standout player for Spurs in a challenging season, earning him a call-up for Spain’s fixtures against Denmark and Switzerland.
Last month, Porro expressed his excitement over Real’s rumoured interest, telling Relevo: “It fills you with excitement, doesn’t it? You have to focus on your work, but the fact that Real Madrid is interested in you is because you are doing things well.”
Spanish media now report that the La Liga titans will be closely watching Porro’s performances for his country. Despite their 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is facing an injury crisis.
Centre-back Eder Militao was one of three players forced off the pitch, and he is now expected to be out for nine months after being diagnosed with a torn ACL. Right-back Lucas Vazquez and forward Rodrygo were also injured.
David Alaba, another defender, is already out with a torn ACL and isn’t expected to return until 2025. Veteran Dani Carvajal is also far from making a comeback after suffering a serious knee injury against Villarreal in October, reports the Express.
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Ancelotti finds himself in a bit of a pickle with a lack of defensive cover, something Real Madrid are likely to rectify come January. While Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked, it seems Porro is now the main man on their radar.
However, they’re bracing themselves for some tough talks if they decide to make a move. Porro is tied down at Tottenham until 2028, and Chairman Daniel Levy is notorious for making transfers a tricky business.
The Bernabeu bosses know this all too well after their drawn-out chase for Gareth Bale back in September 2013. Levy finally got his wish for a record-breaking fee, with Bale moving for £85.3million.
Despite Spurs’ recent losses, Pedro managed assists in the matches against Galatasaray and Ipswich last week. He’s no stranger to La Liga either, having played for Girona for two years before joining Manchester City in 2019.
After failing to make an appearance for City, he moved to Sporting CP before heading to Spurs on loan in 2022. He made the move permanent the following year, and has since clocked up 65 appearances for the north London side.
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