Real Madrid and the Premier League two major clubs are vying to introduce Portuguese defender Polo this summer

2023-01-25 12:27

Real Madrid and the Premier League two major clubs are vying to introduce Portuguese defender Polo this summer


According to Spanish media reports, the 23-year-old defender Pedro Polo, who has been loaned from Premier League Manchester City to Sporting Lisbon since 2020, has not only attracted the pursuit of the Premier League Tottenham Hotspur and his former club Manchester City, but also the La Liga giants. Real Madrid are also tracking his form.


Polo starts to shine after Manchester City no-player move


Polo joined Manchester City from La Liga Girona in August 2019, but he did not get a chance to show his achievements and was loaned to Sporting Lisbon after being signed. However, after being loaned out, Polo made his mark at Sporting Lisbon for two seasons, and will officially transfer to Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2022.


And the Spanish defender has also performed very well this season, scoring 3 goals and 11 assists in 24 games for Sporting Lisbon. Polo has also begun to attract the attention of top clubs, including Tottenham , Manchester City and Real Madrid.


Real Madrid and the Premier League two major clubs are vying to introduce Portuguese defender Polo this summer


Real Madrid to sign Polo to replace Carvajal


With experienced 31-year-old defender Daniel Carvajal declining in quality and option 31-year-old midfielder Lucas Vazquez inconstant, Real Madrid are looking to sign a replacement this summer Carvajal's right-back, while Polo emerged as a viable target for Real Madrid.


Tottenham join transfer fray


However, Tottenham had already taken action on chasing Polo earlier, and it is reported that an offer for the defender has been submitted to Sporting Lisbon. However, Sporting Lisbon and Polo have a liquidated damages clause worth 45 million euros, but Tottenham have always refused to pay this amount and will make a new offer again in the near future.


Real Madrid and the Premier League two major clubs are vying to introduce Portuguese defender Polo this summer


Whether Manchester City will re-sign Polo remains to be seen


As for the former club Manchester City, based on the buy-back clause, Manchester City can re-sign the defender at a price of less than 45 million euros. Luo is still undecided.


It is understood that Real Madrid has no further action at present, but is in a wait-and-see state. Therefore, whether Polo will stay at Sporting Lisbon and whether Real Madrid will pay 45 million euros in this summer's transfer window to compete with Manchester City and Tottenham to sign Polo remains to be seen.