Tottenham target Pedro Porro in January window

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Sporting CP right-wing-back Pedro Porro in January, according to The Evening Standard.

The Spain international is a target for the London club, and they watched him this season, especially during their meeting in the UEFA Champions League.

Porro impressed across both legs of the tie between Tottenham and Sporting. The Premier League club wants to take him.

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte wants a new option at right-wing-back this January. He has played Emerson Royal there, but the Brazilian is a weak link in the team.

Emerson is susceptible defensively, and he is not impressive going forward. Despite his limitations, Conte has stuck with him.

The Italian manager prefers him to Matt Doherty and Djed Spence. The pair are behind in the pecking order and may fall further down if the club signs Porro this winter.

Porro has four assists this season in the Primeira Liga after ten games. In the Champions League, he has one assist after creating two big chances.

Last season, Porro was outstanding too. The 23-year-old created 11 big chances and recorded four assists in the league.

If they sign him, Porro will be an upgrade on Conte’s current options.

Apart from Porro, Tottenham transfer chief Fabio Paratici has eyes on other targets. Juventus midfielders Weston McKennie and Adrien Rabiot are of interest to Tottenham. They want to bolster their midfield options.

Also, 2022 FIFA World Cup star with Morocco Sofyan Amrabat is another target after impressing in Qatar. The Fiorentina midfielder was close to joining Spurs before they signed Rodrigo Bentancur.

Japhet Tanganga, Pape Matar Sarr, and Bryan Gil might leave the club this window. A loan is likely for the latter two. If Tottenham sign Porro, one of the three right-backs on their books will leave the club too.