Barcelona express interest in signing Real Madrid-linked Spanish left-back

Barcelona are expected to undergo a major defensive overhaul in the coming summer transfer window in spite of their financial shortcoming that has left them crippled in the market.

Xavi Hernandez has already asked the board to bring in an additional centre-back, despite securing a deal for Andreas Christensen while the club may also sign a deputy for Jordi Alba at left-back.

As per reports from CM Journal (h/t Sporting CP France), Barcelona are also keeping track of a right-back, in the form of Pedro Porro.

The Sporting CP defender is a man in demand following his consistent performances in Portugal over the past couple of years. He had notably played a key role in helping the Lions secure the league title in 2021 and has continued his good form since.

In light of his good performances for Sporting CP, Porro has found himself on the radar of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona are involved in the equation as well.

Porro’s potential arrival at Camp Nou would almost certainly guarantee the exit of Sergino Dest. The American international is already considered expendable and the club are open to selling him for a reasonable price.

Dani Alves is in line to leave the club as well, especially if Barcelona end up signing a new right-back in the summer.

The three Spanish giants, though, are facing a major roadblock in their pursuit of Pedro Porro. It appears the player has a hefty €45 million release clause embedded in his contract.

Sporting, who had acquired the right-back’s services for a fee of just €8.5 million, want to make a big profit out of the deal and are thus holding out for a figure of €35 million.

None of the Spanish teams including Barcelona are likely to dig deep in their pockets to sign Pedro Porro, who himself wants to remain at Sporting for at least another year before taking the next step in his career.