Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham’s Pedro Porro as Dani Carvajal successor

Madrid, June 11 — Real Madrid have placed Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro on a three-man shortlist to succeed club legend Dani Carvajal, sources have confirmed to this publication.

Carvajal, 34, who finished fourth in the 2024 Ballon d’Or vote, has started only sporadically under interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa and is out of contract at the Bernabéu next month. With his future unresolved, Madrid’s recruitment team have accelerated plans to secure a long-term replacement.

Porro, 26, joined Spurs from Sporting CP in January 2023 and has since established himself as one of the Premier League’s most enterprising full-backs, registering two assists in 23 league appearances this season. Although the Spaniard has experienced a dip in form alongside several teammates, his attacking output and leadership qualities have impressed Madrid’s scouts.

Spanish outlet Fichajes reports that Porro is being assessed alongside AS Roma’s Wesley Franca and Bayern Munich’s Konrad Laimer as Madrid weigh up their options at right-back.

Los Blancos moved early last summer to bring in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free from Liverpool, yet injuries have restricted the England international to just a handful of consistent runs in the side. That uncertainty has reopened the door to fresh targets, and Porro is viewed internally as a proven, home-grown solution who could adapt quickly to LaLiga.

Tottenham, however, are reluctant sellers. Club sources insist Porro is integral to Ange Postecoglou’s project and no offers will be entertained. Yet qualification for next season’s European competitions is not guaranteed, and failure to secure a berth could prompt the defender to reassess his future.

Privately, Porro is believed to be flattered by Madrid’s interest. The prospect of competing for Champions League and domestic titles at the Spanish capital is understood to hold significant appeal, and those close to the player say he would push for the transfer should Madrid firm up their admiration with a formal approach.

Porro, born in Don Benito, has six senior caps for Spain and is under contract at Tottenham until 2028, placing Daniel Levy in a strong negotiating position should Madrid decide to test Spurs’ resolve before the window closes.

Real Madrid’s hierarchy expect to make a definitive move once the club’s managerial situation is finalised, but sources indicate that Porro has already emerged as the leading candidate among the current trio under review.