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Man City will go again in the summer and have been linked with a big money full-back move.
It looks like Man City have run out of steam after being within striking distance of Arsenal only a matter of weeks ago.
Pep Guardiola looked to get a head start on this season in January last year but it will be a big summer transfer window given some of the issues that City still have throughout their starting XI. One position that is still in need of attention is the full-back area with a new right-back being ‘monitored’ by the Etihad recruitment team.
Man City monitoring Pedro Porro
According to Football Insider, Tottenham’s Pedro Porro, despite their relegation fight, has impressed and is a player who has been admired for some time. If Spurs are relegated, their valuation of £80m could be considerably lower which makes any potential deal even more appealing. The 26-year old Spain international won’t want to play in the Championship and will have aspirations of moving to a Champions League team.
Even if Spurs avoid the drop, if City have notified Porro’s agent of their interest, it would be a surprise if he is still in north London when next season kicks off. Without European football they aren’t in a strong negotiating position in terms of the money that will be lost from their accounts next season. With the profit and sustainability regulations, every penny counts.
Spurs looking to tie-up Porro to new deal
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, former Sky Sports journalist Pete O’Rourke has suggested that the former City player could be offered improved terms to stay at Spurs: “(Man City) have had a long-term interest in Pedro Porro. They know all about the Spanish international, having signed him from Girona in 2019.
“I’m sure a number of clubs, not just Manchester City, are looking at Porro and other Tottenham players to see who they could maybe steal away if the worst happens to Tottenham and they are relegated. Ideally Spurs, if they do sort themselves out and secure Premier League survival, they would probably want to tie down someone like Porro to a new contract.
“Their ongoing struggles are giving some of their rivals a bit of hope that they could be susceptible to offers for the top players, including Porro.”
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