Actual Madrid are in search of out a right-back for subsequent summer time, with Dani Carvajal not solely turning 33, but additionally coming off the again of a severe damage. It’s well-known that Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is their prime goal, however they’re alternate options too.
The identify simply behind Alexander-Arnold of their listing is Tottenham Hotspur right-back , say . The Spain worldwide has lengthy been on their radar, however at 25 is maturing right into a participant they’re very eager on. His defensive growth below Ange Postecoglou has been well-received, and his offensive expertise is famend. The place issues would get tough is negotiating with , who’re notoriously cussed in switch talks. Porro has a deal till 2028, and arrived for €45m, which means he is not going to come low-cost.
One other motive for signing Porro could be his nationality. Los Blancos fielded only one Spaniard towards Barcelona in El Clasico, Lucas Vazquez, and are at a document low of Spanish gamers of their squad, following the departures of Joselu Mato and Nacho Fernandez. With Dani Ceballos and probably Vazquez not a key a part of their plans, that quantity may lower even additional too, and Actual Madrid must meet UEFA laws within the Champions League for at least eight gamers coached in Spain for not less than three years earlier than their twenty first birthday.