Manchester Metropolis face Czech aspect Sparta Prague within the third spherical of Champions League group section fixtures on Wednesday evening.
The Residents had been held to a goalless draw by Inter Milan of their first match, earlier than cruising to a 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava final trip.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect have additionally been in good type domestically, though they did require a dramatic late winner by central defender John Stones to beat Wolves at Molineux on Sunday afternoon.
Metropolis shall be with out influential midfielder Rodri for the rest of the marketing campaign, which may hinder their pursuit of a file fifth consecutive English high flight title.
The Manchester outfit may due to this fact look to signal a midfielder in January, but it surely seems that also they are on the hunt for a brand new full-back.
As per Soccer Insider, Metropolis are thinking about re-signing Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro, however he may price as a lot as £80 million.
The Spaniard departed Metropolis to hitch Portuguese aspect Sporting CP on mortgage in 2020, earlier than making the transfer everlasting two years later.
He then hung out on mortgage at Spurs, earlier than signing completely for the Lilywhites final summer season.
In complete the 25-year-old has made 63 appearances for Spurs throughout all competitions, registering a mixed 18 objectives and assists.
Porro, who did not make a single senior look throughout his time with Metropolis, is contracted to Tottenham till the tip of the 2027/28 marketing campaign.
The Spain worldwide has been recognized as a possible alternative for veteran full-back Kyle Walker, who has fallen out of favour at The Etihad.
It’s claimed that these answerable for Metropolis are planning for Walker’s eventual departure, and Porro is considered one of plenty of potential targets to exchange the England worldwide.
Metropolis’s recruitment workforce are stated to have been impressed by Porro, who has began all eight of Tottenham’s Premier League matches to date this time period.
