Potential Tottenham Hotspur Pedro Porro replacements as Real Madrid look to snap his signatures in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Spurs inconsistent start to the Premier League season after a promising first season under Ange Postecoglou has cast a dark shadow over the future of the club. One of the few bright spots has been the consistent performance of Spanish right back Pedro Porro, who has been highly revitalised under the new management of the Australian manager.
Signed for about £40 million from Sporting Lisbon, the Spanish fullback has thrived in England, earning a reputation for his technical quality and versatility.
With 8 goals and 10 assists in his Spurs career, it’s unsurprising when rumoured reports of a summer transfer from Spanish Giants Real Madrid started making the rounds after Dani Carvajal’s unfortunate long-term knee injury.
The player himself has also recently made favourable comments regarding Madrid’s reported interest in him.
With a deal likely to happen in the event of a positive response from Arnold’s contract situation at Liverpool, Spurs are reported to be actively seeking a solution.
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Given how Tottenham are setup under Postecoglou, with both fullbacks inverting infield and given the license to support the attack, the necessary skill sets required to fit into Ange’s lineup are far from the base skills for a Premier League fullback.
Using stats from FBRef, here are a few names who fit into Spurs transfer policy and could be ideal fits as potential long-term Porro replacements:
RAOUL BELLANOVA (24 Year old)
The 24-year-old Atalanta fullback is making a name for himself in Serie A after a €20 million summer move from Torino.
Known for his physicality, attacking prowess, dynamic dribbling, defensive tenacity, and vision, the young Italian fullback could be an ideal fit for Ange’s Spurs.
He earned a move to Gasperini’s Atalanta after a brilliant season at Torino, which saw the right back record one goal and seven assists in the 2023/2024 season with an 85.4% pass accuracy and 1.52 chances created per 90. His market transfer value (€30 million) is also an attractive offer and could thrive under the management of Postecoglou.
YAN COUTO (22 Year old)
Still only 22 years old and was part of Girona’s fairy tale. 2023/2024 season, Yan Couto was an instrumental figure in Girona’s record third place finish in La Liga last season (2023/2024), helping the Catalan club with two goals and eight assists in all competitions while recording an outstanding 87 touches in the opposition penalty box in La Liga.
The dynamic fullback is an exceptional ball carrier, helping his team gain territory with close control dribbling. Currently on loan at Dortmund from Man City, his transfer value of €30 million offers Spurs a favourable financial incentive to move for the Brazilian.
