The injured Dani Carvajal has left Real Madrid revving up their search for a solid right-back, and one of the names now back in their sights is none other than Tottenham's Pedro Porro, who had previously caught Real's attention in his days at Sporting. The Spanish international right-back has seen Real Madrid continue to follow him even since moving to the Premier League, keeping sharp eyes on Porro as he develops his game.
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In this quest, AS underlines that Real Madrid management wants a player who can couple the strength in the back four with offensive presence. Pedro Porro, who has enjoyed steady improvement at Tottenham, corresponds to the prototype of the modern right-back Real Madrid desire to have within their ranks.
Pedro Porro's Rise in the Premier League
Pedro Porro has been in constant growth since he joined Tottenham. The Spaniard adapted to Ange Postecoglou's high-intensity Premier League, a kind that has brought one of the most precarious forwards down his throat and steadied his defensive skills. Now, according to AS, he is more appealing to Real Madrid because of the way he has handled the pressure of adapting.
Beyond his defensive skills, Porro is a bright light due to the offensive contribution: he gives pace and creativity to the team. Still young, he's already been tagged as a complete right-back able to help in both parts of the pitch. His fast development in combination with his age signifies the kind of high value Real Madrid holds for recruiting players over the long term.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: First Choice but Out of Reach
Despite being interested in Porro, Real Madrid's first choice for the right-back position has been Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool. But so far, the negotiations with the English club have reached a deadlock due to the high market value of the player and his unsellable status at Liverpool. Pedro Porro, therefore, is seen as a more viable alternative by Real Madrid without compromising on quality.
Off the cards, Alexander-Arnold leaves Porro as a more feasible signing for Real Madrid. The urgency to replace the right-back has thrown Porro into the spotlight, especially with his versatility and style of play that fitted in well with Real Madrid's demands.
The Financial Obstacle in Signing Pedro Porro from Tottenham
On the financial side of the business, the market value of Porro continues to rise. When Tottenham paid 45 million euros in 2023 for him, that in itself was believed to be a huge investment. AS points out that Porro arrived in London with a mandatory buyover clause, and his value has risen even more since then, reflecting his excellent performances in the Premier League.
Real Madrid knows that, in order to convince Tottenham, it will have to make a huge investment in Porro. This is an extremely valued player for the English team, and therefore the deal is quite complicated. The management of Real Madrid will have to weigh up the cost-benefit of signing Porro, taking into consideration his rapid adaptation and growth within the English league.