Report: Porro and Edwards now aware Tottenham want them

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Both Pedro Porro and Marcus Edwards are aware that Tottenham Hotspur want to sign them, with A Bola reporting that both players would be interested in making the move to the Premier League.

Spurs have been heavily linked with Porro in recent weeks, while there has also speculation that they could look to sign Edwards.

The pair will not come cheap. Record in Portugal reported this week that Sporting have made it clear that Spurs would need to pay around £66 million to sign the two players. That price would trigger the release clauses of Porro and Edwards.

Edwards and Porro aware of Tottenham interest

Football London has since suggested that links with Edwards are wide of the mark. But the speculation persists in Portugal.

In fact, A Bola reports that both Porro and Edwards are aware that Tottenham want to sign them. And they are both interested in making the move, particularly with the lucrative terms they could secure in England.

The report adds that Tottenham are yet to make their interest official. But it would appear that only one bid will be good enough anyway.

Spurs may be hoping that Porro and Edwards wanting a move to the Premier League helps them. If they were keen to sign them at any price, they would have surely met their release clauses by now.

Being interested in a move and pushing for an exit are different things, of course. But Tottenham may hope that their interest in joining may help push the asking price down should serious talks begin.

Porro would be an exciting signing given that right wing-back has been a problem position for Spurs. Meanwhile, Edwards’ talent is clear to see.

At £26 million, he could be a real bargain. And it seems that Edwards is open to returning to Tottenham.

The onus is now on Spurs to make Sporting an offer they actually cannot refuse.