Man City eye Tottenham’s Pedro Porro transfer 2026 summer

Manchester City have initiated contact with Tottenham Hotspur over a summer transfer for right-back Pedro Porro, according to Spanish outlet AS, with incoming manager Enzo Maresca looking to strengthen the position as he begins planning his squad overhaul at the Etihad Stadium following Pep Guardiola’s departure.

City’s interest in Porro carries an interesting backstory. The Manchester club previously owned the Spanish international before selling him to Sporting CP, where he built the reputation that eventually earned him a move to Tottenham. Hugo Viana, now City’s sporting director, knows the player intimately from their time together in Lisbon, having monitored his development closely during his Sporting years. That relationship is understood to be a significant factor in City’s decision to move early for Porro as their transition into the Maresca era begins.

Tottenham are bracing for a battle to keep the player who was one of their few consistent performers across a chaotic season that ended with the club narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day under Roberto De Zerbi. Any interested club will need to meet a starting price of £50 million to open serious negotiations.

Why Pedro Porro’s season makes him one of the most coveted right-backs available

Despite Tottenham’s difficulties as a team, Porro produced numbers that justified his reputation as one of the better right-backs in the Premier League. He accumulated 3,923 minutes across 47 appearances in the Premier League, Champions League and domestic cups, contributing two goals and six assists. Among his standout moments was a goal and an assist in a 4-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, a performance that announced his quality on the biggest stage.

His contract at Tottenham runs until June 2028, which gives the club leverage but does not entirely eliminate the risk of a player agitating for a move should a club of City’s stature come calling. De Zerbi has been clear that Porro is central to his plans for the rebuild, making the prospect of his departure one of the more significant potential losses of the summer for a side that desperately needs stability after this season.

Enzo Maresca and what Pedro Porro would bring to Manchester City

City’s right-back situation has been an area of concern, and the appointment of Maresca brings with it a system that demands technically assured, attack-minded full-backs who can contribute to possession as well as defend. Porro’s profile suits that description: he is comfortable in possession, provides width and delivery from deep, and has the defensive intensity to handle the demands of a high defensive line.

City completed a domestic double this season, winning both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup before the end of Guardiola’s tenure. The aim now is to rebuild for a sustained Premier League title challenge under Maresca, and addressing the right-back position before the World Cup begins is clearly among the first items on the agenda. The coming weeks will determine whether City can bridge the gap between their opening contact and Tottenham’s £50 million asking price.