Tottenham are finally set to land their main man with Pedro Porro in London to complete his £42million transfer from Sporting Lisbon – and the stats show there is cause for optimism in north London.
Antonio Conte‘s side have struggled for form throughout a turbulent campaign, though they remain just three points off the top-four in the Premier League and are still in both the Champions League and FA Cup.
The prolific Italian’s future at the club has become increasingly uncertain, with his deal expiring this summer – though the club have the option of extending by 12 months.
Tottenham are finally set to land their primary target in Sporting Lisbon full-back Pedro Porro
Neither Emerson Royal (left) or Matt Doherty (right) have shown enough quality this season
Conte has made it clear he wants to be convinced of Spurs’ ambition if he is to commit his future given his reputation as a trophy-winning coach, and Porro’s incoming could just be the deal that kickstarts their campaign.
Having not taken to summer signing Djed Spence, and with neither Emerson Royal or Matt Doherty showing even close to the required quality for a Conte team, Porro could provide Tottenham with a signifiant and immedaite boost.
Porro’s arrival will also allow Conte to shake up his squad, with Djed Spence set to join Rennes on loan, while Doherty is in Spain finalising a switch to Atletico Madrid. That too will be a loan deal, with no option to buy in place.
But what will Porro – who flew to Luton airport at 2.30am on Tuesday morning ahead of his medical with the north London club – actually provide Tottenham with?
The former Manchester City man, who has also gone on loan spells with Real Valladolid and Sporting Lisbon before joining the Portuguese outfit permanently, will provide a signifcantly more dangerous option down the right flank for his new side.
Porro agreed to a £42million deal with Spurs on Monday evening and flew to Luton airport at 2.30am on Tuesday morning ahead of his medical with the north London club
The 23-year-old’s arrival will be a significant boost for Tottenham manager Antonio Conte
His goal involvements speak for themselves. Porro has contributed to eight goals in the Primeira Liga this season, as opposed to two from Royal and one from Doherty in the Premier League, having notched two goals and six assists for Sporting.
Porro in his 14 league appaearances has also found himself in attacking areas of the pitch much…