Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro is being tracked by Real Madrid and Barcelona, with Cadena Ser reporting that Madrid are leading the race after previously monitoring him before moving for Denzel Dumfries. Sport says the 27-year-old, under contract until 2031, also interests Barcelona, but any move depends on the club freeing up funds. Cheaper options such as Iván Fresneda are also being assessed.
Elsewhere, Liverpool have shortlisted Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu as a right-back target for next summer, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Arsenal and Aston Villa hold an advantage over Newcastle United in the race for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, thanks to offering Champions League football, according to Football Insider. The 21-year-old Norway international has bagged seven goal contributions in seven appearances this season.
Bournemouth have softened their stance and may let midfielder Alex Scott leave in January, the Daily Mail reports. The Cherries will demand a fee of over £100 million, and will only allow a mid-season exit if their Premier League survival is secure. Manchester United, Tottenham and Everton are also keeping tabs on Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo, who has scored 12 goals in his last 14 games.
Other rumors include Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid adding Brighton defender Luka Vušković to their shortlists, and Tottenham considering an €80 million January bid for Atlético Madrid midfielder Álex Baena.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing