Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost in their attempts to hold onto Pedro Porro amid Barcelona’s interest in the experienced right-back.Barca’s interest in the Spurs full-back is not new, with reports indicating during the summer that the Catalan club made contact over a deal for Porro on the back of his outstanding showing for Spain at the World Cup.Pedro PorroTottenham – Premier League (2025 – 2026)Appearances34Minutes Played2798Average Rating6.91Goals1Assists2Key Passes56Tackles75Blocks10Interceptions30Duels Won139Fouls Committed32Stats correct as of 7 October 2026.The La Liga club’s interest in the 27-year-old may be being driven by the fact that he forged an excellent relationship with Lamine Yamal down the right for La Roja, on their way to their second world title.Worryingly for Spurs, it appears that Barca’s interest in Porro has not gone away ahead of the January window.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramBoost for Tottenham as Barcelona identify cheaper Pedro Porro alternativeA few days ago, a report in Fichajes revealed that Barca have identified the former Sporting Lisbon man as the ideal profile as they seek to add quality at right-back.The update claimed that while the Spanish club are aware that a deal for Porro would be complicated since he only signed a new deal in the summer, they are hoping that he could open the door to leave Tottenham if Roberto De Zerbi’s side continues to struggle.However, Spanish journalist Juan Jesus has now handed a boost to Spurs by revealing that Hansi Flick’s men have set their sights on another Premier League right-back.While he did confirm that Porro is on Barca’s radar, he suggested that a deal for Jeremie Frimpong could open up in January, with Liverpool willing to sell the 25-year-old at a relative discount.Jesus wrote on X: “Barça isn’t just following Pedro Porro: Jeremie Frimpong is also on the shortlist to bolster the right-back position. Flick requested him in his first year alongside Olmo, and Deco isn’t losing sight of his situation.“The player is going through a nightmare at Liverpool, unable to adapt to England. Plus, he doesn’t factor into Iraola’s plans, who relies much more on Ronald Araújo for that position. Frimpong is very open to signing with Barça. The Reds are opening the door to his exit for €35m.”☎️ EXCLUSIVA: El Barça no solo sigue a Pedro Porro: Jeremie Frimpong también está en la shortlist para reforzar el lateral derecho.➡️Flick lo pidió en su primer año junto a Olmo y Deco no pierde de vista su situación.➡️El jugador vive un calvario en Liverpool al no adaptarse a Inglaterra. Además, no entra en los planes de Iraola, que cuenta mucho más con Ronald Araújo para esa posición. ➡️Frimpong está muy abierto a fichar por el Barça. 🔵🔴🚨Los Reds abren la puerta a su salida por 💷35M.— Juan jesus (@Juanjesuscsap) October 5, 2026Spurs have missed Porro’s experience and quality this seasonPorro has started only three league matches for the Lilywhites this season, and he last played just 19 minutes in his latest outing against Aston Villa before being forced off with an injury.Thankfully for Tottenham, the Spain international is only expected to miss three games, with the timing of the international break being handy for the 27-year-old.De Zerbi has repeatedly said that Porro is one of the best right-backs in the world, and the Italian will be desperate to have him back soon, as he is one of the most vocal leaders in the Tottenham squad.READ MORE: Tottenham will laugh Juventus out of N17 with wild Destiny Udogie valuationThe post Tottenham relief as Barcelona find cheaper alternative to Pedro Porro transfer in Liverpool appeared first on Spurs Web.