Barcelona learn €70-80 million price tag for 27-year-old Tottenham star – report

Barcelona learn €70-80 million price tag for 27-year-old Tottenham star – report Barcelona have found themselves in a difficult situation in recent weeks, with the defence suffering a number of injuries. Hansi Flick is without Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde and Xavi Espart through injury. This has forced the German manager to get creative and start Frenkie de Jong at centre-back and Brian Farinas at right-back against Deportivo Alaves. However, this has also prompted the Catalan club to realise that their defensive depth is far from sufficient and that they may have to enter the transfer market. One player Barça have been linked with is Pedro Porro. Joan Laporta is said to be a huge fan of the Spanish right-back, although a January move is considered improbable. Tottenham’s asking price complicates Barcelona interest According to Diario SPORT , Tottenham would demand around €70-80 million to consider selling the 27-year-old defender. That valuation would prove to be a major obstacle for Barcelona. Spending that much money on a right-back might not be feasible given the club’s current financial situation. Tottenham are set to demand a huge fee for Pedro Porro. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Porro is one of Tottenham’s most important players. He recently signed a long-term contract with the London club until 2031. Spurs have full control over his contractual situation and can afford to call the shots in these negotiations. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have been linked with the defender, and Porro has admitted that he would love to return to Spain at some point in his career. Is Porro worth such an investment for Barcelona? From a sporting perspective, Porro offers qualities that make him a tailor-made right-back for Hansi Flick’s team. His attacking instincts, energy and experience would make him an excellent option. His partnership with Lamine Yamal for the national team is another factor. Pedro Porro has an excellent relationship with Lamine Yamal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) The duo combined very well during the World Cup and made the right flank their own for La Roja . However, spending up to €80 million on a right-back would be a significant decision. Barcelona’s priority has to be to sign an elite centre-back. Such a central defensive signing will not come cheap, and Barça need to pick and choose their battles in the transfer market. Even if the financial situation is not as precarious as it once was, the Catalan club cannot become reckless in the market. As ideal as Porro is, Barcelona should not consider a move for him unless Tottenham lower their demands.