Real Madrid join Barcelona in race for Tottenham mainstay with Mourinho open to move

Real Madrid join Barcelona in race for Tottenham mainstay with Mourinho open to move According to Cadena SER , Jose Mourinho is open to bringing Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro to Real Madrid as the Spanish giants continue to assess their options at right-back. The Spain international is also a target for Barcelona, who have already made enquiries about a potential move, setting up the possibility of a transfer battle between the two rivals. Mourinho considers Pedro Porro amid Real Madrid’s right-back problems Real Madrid’s right-back position remains a source of concern despite significant investment in the area over recent transfer windows. Trent Alexander-Arnold arrived from Liverpool in 2025, while Denzel Dumfries was subsequently brought in following Dani Carvajal’s departure last summer. Neither signing has established himself as the undisputed first choice, with Federico Valverde featuring at right-back in the recent El Clasico . On Jose Mourinho’s radar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Trent’s difficulties to establish himself at Real Madrid in his second season has sparked speculations about a possible departure. Liverpool are reportedly exploring the prospect of bringing him back to Anfield , potentially on loan in January. Against that backdrop, Porro has emerged as a potential target . According to the repoprt, Mourinho could favour signing the Tottenham defender instead of retaining Trent in his current role. Porro is familiar with Spanish football and has established himself as a regular at Tottenham. His attacking qualities and experience at both club and international level could appeal to Real Madrid as they seek a more dependable solution on the right flank. Barcelona present competition for Tottenham defender Barcelona have also expressed interest in Porro, with the report indicating that the Catalan club contacted his representatives to explore the possibility of signing him either in January or next summer. Porro may prefer Barcelona move. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) His performances alongside Lamine Yamal during the recent World Cup are said to have strengthened the appeal of a potential move to Barcelona. Porro, meanwhile, is keen to return to La Liga. Concerns that Tottenham’s difficult situation could affect his prospects with Spain’s national team are said to be among the factors behind his desire to return to his home country. While Mourinho might be open to raiding his former employers to sign the 27-year-old, the report suggests that Porro might prefer a move to Barcelona. Moreover, any potential deal would be connected to Trent’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu. If the Englishman decides to stay and fight for his place, there will simply be no room for another addition in the form of Porro.