Barcelona face major complication in pursuit of €80 million-rated Tottenham defender – report

Barcelona face major complication in pursuit of €80 million-rated Tottenham defender – report According to SPORT , Barcelona’s hopes of signing Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro have been hit with a major challenge. As per the update, the Premier League club will demand a massive transfer fee of around €80 million for the 27-year-old defender, creating a major complication for Barça. Barcelona like Porro Strengthening the right-back position remains one of the priorities for Barcelona, especially amidst the concerns surrounding the performances of Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde. And, Porro has emerged as a very appealing target for the La Liga champions due to his attacking qualities and defensive capabilities. That, coupled with the understanding he has shown with Lamine Yamal while playing for Spain, particularly doing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have made the right-back very enticing for Hansi Flick & co. Barcelona are interested in Porro. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Price tag poses a big challenge However, Barcelona’s potential move for Porro will face a major obstacle in the form of Tottenham’s massive price tag. Indeed, as per the report, the Lilywhites will seek a significant figure of around €70-80 million for the World Cup winner . Porro recently extended his contract until June 2031, giving the Premier League giants considerable control over his future. As such, unless they receive an offer that meets their expectations, they are under no pressure to sell. However, the €70-80 million is a price that Barça consider excessive and are unwilling to meet. Tottenham will demand €80 million for Porro. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) The report states that the Blaugrana have made their position clear to the player’s representatives . If Porro wants to move to the Spotify Camp Nou, he may need to play an active role in convincing Tottenham to lower their demands. Barcelona’s valuation of a potential transfer for Porro is closer to €40 million, although even that investment would depend on the club first making room in their budget through sales. In that respect, the two full-backs, Kounde and Balde, could end up holding the key. Both players are no longer regulars under Flick and have been attracting interest from clubs in the Premier League. If either one were to leave, it could create wiggle room for Barcelona to move for Porro. But even then, they will not meet Spurs’ €80 million valuation for the Spanish full-back.