Barcelona not pursuing a move for Tottenham Hotspur mainstay despite rumours

Barcelona not pursuing a move for Tottenham Hotspur mainstay despite rumours Barcelona spent an entire summer without reinforcing their defence despite seeing Ronald Araujo leave on loan and Alvaro Cortes depart on a permanent transfer Although they signed Joao Cancelo on a permanent basis, he was already at the club on loan, so the move did not necessarily bolster their options. Their recent defensive problems have now raised the question of whether they will need reinforcements in January. With Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen and Xavi Espart struggling with injuries, Hansi Flick doesn’t have many options to choose from, leading to links with Pedro Porro. However, according to transfer expert Matteo Moretto , Barcelona are not currently working on a deal to sign the Tottenham right-back. Barcelona have no plans to pursue Pedro Porro It was revealed earlier that Joan Laporta in particular was interested in signing Porro , having been impressed by his performances during Spain’s successful 2026 World Cup campaign. The 27-year-old is also admired by sporting director Deco, with Barcelona having made enquiries about his situation towards the end of the transfer window. However, Moretto indicates that Barcelona are not involved in any race for his signature. Right now, the club are focused on other priorities. Pedro Porro had a very impressive at the World Cup. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Finances also represent another significant obstacle. Porro commands a substantial salary at Tottenham, which is understandable considering he plays in the Premier League. The defender also signed a new contract until 2031 in June. This leaves Tottenham with all the negotiating power. Spurs are likely to demand more than €60 million for his departure, which is a significant investment for the Catalan club. Porro is said to prefer Barcelona over Real Madrid should he look to leave Spurs but the club has to make a decision. Barcelona must prioritise their defensive requirements Although Porro would offer attacking quality at right-back, Flick already has Kounde, Cancelo and Garcia, all of whom can play in that position. Espart, even though he has been used as a left-back, is very comfortable playing on the right side, making him another option. Barcelona need a new central defender in January. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) The more pressing concern for Barcelona at the moment is the lack of depth at centre-back. Currently, the only two fit central defenders available to Flick are Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin, while Christensen looks like an increasingly unreliable option. Therefore, if Barcelona have the money to spend in January, they need to go all out to find a central defender who can bolster the backline. While Porro remains an attractive player, he is not necessarily a priority at this stage, and the Catalans must pick and choose their battles to reinforce the squad in January.