Tottenham in race to sign Villarreal full-back who could potentially replace Pedro Porro
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16-second readTottenham are reportedly monitoring Villarreal full-back Alex Freeman as a potential replacement for Pedro Porro, according to Football Insider transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke. Freeman has made 14 appearances for Villarreal, scoring a goal, and has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs with his performances. He is a two-footed player capable of operating across the backline.
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Tottenham are reportedly monitoring Villarreal full-back Alex Freeman as a potential replacement for Pedro Porro, according to Football Insider transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke. Freeman has made 14 appearances for Villarreal, scoring a goal, and has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs with his performances. He is a two-footed player capable of operating across the backline. Tottenham's interest in Freeman is likely due to speculation surrounding Porro's future.
Freeman's rise to prominence has attracted the attention of multiple clubs, including Manchester City and Manchester United, who have scouted him in Spain. Pete O'Rourke described Freeman as a 'great player' with 'great versatility' who can play anywhere across the backline. His performances in the Champions League have contributed to his emergence on the radar of Premier League clubs.
Despite Tottenham's interest, acquiring Freeman may be challenging due to his six-year contract with Villarreal, which runs until June 2032. The Spanish club is in a strong negotiating position, making it difficult for Tottenham to prise him away. Freeman's qualities, however, make him a potential replacement for Porro in Roberto De Zerbi's squad.
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- Tottenham, Villarreal, Inter Milan
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Tottenham Hotspur did not replace Djed Spence after selling him to Inter Milan in the summer, with head coach Roberto De Zerbi deciding to use Archie Gray as Pedro Porro’s backup at right-back. Pedro Porro has had an injury-hit start to the campaign, missing a few games with a hamstring injury. The 2026 World Cup winner returned to action in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and he was used off the bench against Crystal Palace last weekend too. The 27-year-old has been openly flirting with a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona, even though he only signed a new five-year deal with Spurs in June.
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