Pedro Porro makes Barcelona his priority as Tottenham set €70m asking price

Pedro Porro wants to join Barcelona in the summer transfer window, with the Spanish club interested in signing the Tottenham Hotspur right-back to strengthen the position.

The Spain international reportedly believes Barcelona offer a stronger long-term project than the other clubs pursuing him. He also feels their style of play would suit his abilities.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, the interest shown by Barcelona’s hierarchy and head coach Hans Flick has been a key factor in Porro’s preference for a move to the Catalan club.

Porro’s future at Tottenham Hotspur is increasingly uncertain after the team’s poor results and their current 12th-place position in the Premier League. Their prospects of playing in Europe next season have also diminished.

Barcelona want to complete a deal for Porro this summer but recognise that Tottenham’s financial demands will need to come down before an agreement can be reached.

Tottenham are currently asking for at least €70m to approve the 26-year-old’s departure. Barcelona, however, do not want to pay more than €50m and are waiting for the English club’s valuation to move closer to that figure before making a serious attempt to secure the transfer.

Porro previously discussed Barcelona’s reported interest in an interview with Sport, describing it as a positive sign and recognition of his performances for Tottenham.

“When one of the best clubs in the world is interested in signing you, or at least says that it is, that is always a good thing because it probably means I am doing my job well,” Porro said. “We have to continue in the same way.”

He was also asked about reports that Barcelona president Joan Laporta had included his name on a list of players who could join the club in the future.

Porro said he had not been aware of Laporta’s comments but appreciated the attention.

“That is also a compliment from him,” he added. “As I said before, it is good when the president of another club, one I do not play for, recognises the work I am doing. That certainly means I am doing things correctly.”