Barcelona Targets Tottenham's Pedro Porro Amid Koundé Uncertainty

Barcelona are already moving pieces on the defensive chessboard, sounding out one of the Premier League’s standout full-backs as they prepare for the possibility of losing Jules Koundé.

According to reports from Spain relayed by the Metro, the Catalan club have opened talks with the camp of Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro over a summer switch, with Arsenal monitoring Koundé’s situation in the background.

Spanish journalist Gerard Romero added more fuel to the story on his YouTube channel, claiming Barcelona have significantly stepped up contact with Porro’s representatives in recent days and even put an initial proposal on the table. This is not a casual enquiry. It is groundwork.

Koundé, however, is not pushing for the exit. He has shown no intention of leaving at this stage, and his future remains unresolved. That uncertainty has forced Barcelona to move early rather than wait to react.

Porro’s profile explains the urgency. At 26, he has become a key figure for Tottenham, delivering consistently strong performances in the Premier League. He also started the majority of Spain’s games during their run to winning the last World Cup, underlining his pedigree at the highest level.

Tottenham moved to secure their asset last June, handing the Spanish defender a new contract that runs until 2031. Inside the club he is highly valued; head coach Roberto De Zerbi regards him as an important player, one who can shape matches in both attack and defence.

That blend of reliability and impact makes him attractive. His versatility seals it. Porro can operate across multiple positions in the back line, offering the kind of flexibility Barcelona would desperately need if Koundé were to depart.

For a club juggling financial constraints and squad renewal, that sort of all-purpose defender is not just a luxury. It could be the hinge on which their next back line is built.