Tottenham Hotspur are looking to tie one of their defenders to a new deal, following interest from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
The coming transfer windows will be vital for Tottenham Hotspur as they aim to build a squad capable of competing with the very best in the Premier League.
To do that successfully, Spurs will not only need to add quality in key areas, but they will also have to resist interest in some of their most important players, particularly those who have become central to how the side functions.
New reports now suggest that Tottenham are facing stiff competition in their efforts to retain one of their first-choice full-backs, with interest beginning to gather pace elsewhere.
Manchester City monitor Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro
The report comes from TeamTalk, who claim that Manchester City are keeping a close eye on Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro, with the former Premier League champions weighing up a possible move.
The Spaniard previously had a brief spell at Manchester City but struggled to break into Pep Guardiola’s side at the time, with Kyle Walker firmly established as the club’s first-choice right-back.
Porro has since developed into a key figure at Tottenham under both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank, and Spurs are keen to ensure they do not lose the 26-year-old, who has become one of their most reliable outlets down the right flank.
Spurs plan new Pedro Porro contract amid Man City interest
This is not the first time Manchester City have been linked with a move for Porro, as reports last season also suggested Guardiola’s side were keeping tabs on the former Sporting defender.
This time around, Spurs are believed to be planning a new contract for Porro in an effort to keep him in north London, with the club aware of growing interest from the Manchester side.
Porro’s current deal runs until 2028, and he is understood to be earning around £85,000 per week, but it is now claimed that Tottenham are looking to increase Porro’s current wages significantly to prevent him from heading out the door.