Barcelona Eyes Tottenham’s Pedro Porro as Arsenal Targets Jules Kounde

Barcelona has reached out to Tottenham Hotspur’s right-back Pedro Porro as a possible replacement while keeping an eye on defender Jules Kounde, who is attracting strong interest from Arsenal.

Barcelona Monitors World Cup Winner

According to reports from Spain, Barcelona have made a formal approach regarding the signing of Spurs' right-back Porro. This move comes as they prepare for potential changes at the back, especially with uncertainty around their current defender, Kounde. Porro, 26, impressed greatly this summer by starting nearly every game for Spain during their World Cup victory in North America.

Porro joined Tottenham initially on loan from Sporting CP in January 2023 and has since spent four seasons proving his value in the Premier League. His steady performances have now drawn attention from the La Liga giants.

Arsenal’s Interest Sparks Barcelona’s Defensive Plans

The growing likelihood of Kounde leaving Barcelona is pushing the club to look at alternatives like Porro. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is eager to sign the French international before the transfer window closes. Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, speaking on Jijantes, revealed that contact has been made recently with Porro’s representatives.

• Contact: Recent talks with Porro’s entourage
• Contract: Porro is among Tottenham’s top earners and signed a new contract recently
• Kounde's situation: Multiple offers from Premier League clubs, no clear indication of a move yet

Romero explained that Barcelona is preparing for all possibilities since Kounde’s future remains uncertain.

Roberto De Zerbi Praises Porro

Getting Porro’s signature won’t be easy. He renewed his contract with Tottenham until 2031, showing the club’s faith in him. Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi called Porro a key player, praising both his defensive and attacking impact.

"Pedro is very important for us. He consistently influences matches on both ends of the pitch," De Zerbi said. "Besides his technical skills, I admire his mentality. He works hard daily, always eager to learn and improve. These traits help players reach the highest level."

Barcelona Faces a Big Transfer Decision

Barcelona now waits to see if Arsenal makes a decisive move for Jules Kounde. Should Kounde depart for London, Barcelona will need to act quickly and convince Tottenham to let Porro go.