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Manchester City Open Contact With Tottenham Over Pedro Porro

The reported approach is part of incoming manager Enzo Maresca’s push to firm up the right-back position quickly ahead of the World Cup.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report City have made initial contact with Pedro Porro and informed Tottenham of their interest, though no agreement has been announced.
  • Tottenham have set a baseline asking price of about £50 million (≈€57m) and retain contract leverage because Porro is signed until 2028.
  • Porro has been a regular for Spurs this season, logging extensive minutes with goals and assists, and both he and the club are said to be aware of City’s interest.
  • Sporting director Hugo Viana’s past work with Porro at Sporting Lisbon is cited as a recruitment advantage for City as they try to conclude business quickly.
  • City are also monitoring younger right-back alternatives such as Givairo Read, Wesley and Michael Kayode, and other Premier League clubs have been reported to be watching the situation.