Tottenham Hotspur are finally expected to seal the signing of Sporting CP defender Pedro Porro on deadline day.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have managed to resolve their differences with the Portuguese club and the two parties are now in full agreement.
Tottenham are waiting to exchange documents and contracts with Sporting CP now.
🚨 EXCL: Tottenham are resolving all the issues with Sporting and are finally expected to complete Pedro Porro deal on #DeadlineDay! ⚪️🏁 #THFC
Long meeting just finished with full agreement in place — Spurs waiting for documents and contracts to make sure it’s 100% sealed. pic.twitter.com/eKVMGPyLkN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2023
Apparently, the two clubs have finally managed to iron out their disagreements following extended discussions and the Premier League club will pay a fee of around €45 million for the 23-year-old defender.
Sporting have accepted the London club’s payment terms as well and the player is set to travel to London for his medical with Tottenham tomorrow.
More on Pedro Porro exclusive story.
Tottenham and Sporting have finally reached full agreement… again after very long meeting — €45m, payment terms finally approved after Sporting’s change last night 🚨⚪️
Porro will travel to London tomorrow — he only wanted Spurs move. pic.twitter.com/pgtuMpCh2n
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2023
Porro has been in impressive form this season scoring 3 goals and picking up 11 assists across all competitions. The Spaniard should prove to be a quality acquisition for Antonio Conte and he would be an upgrade on Tottenham’s current right-back options – Matt Doherty and Emerson Royal.
Meanwhile, the Sporting defender can operate as a right-sided winger as well and his versatility will be an added bonus.
It will be interesting to see if players like Porro and Arnaut Danjuma can help Tottenham secure a top four finish now.
The Londoners will be desperate to qualify for the Champions League next season and it remains to be seen whether their January arrivals can hit the ground running and transform them on the pitch.
