Tottenham are closely monitoring Villarreal right-back Alex Freeman as they prepare for the possibility of future movement around Pedro Porro, according to TEAMtalk. The 22-year-old has quickly become one of the more highly regarded young full-backs in LaLiga, and his development is understood to have made a strong impression on Spurs’ recruitment team.
Freeman’s name is gathering momentum in scouting circles for good reason. Since leaving Orlando City for Villarreal in January, the American has adapted quickly to Spanish football and elevated his standing at senior level. His progress earned him a first United States call-up in March, and he went on to feature in all five of his country’s World Cup matches, adding a goal against Australia along the way.
That trajectory has naturally attracted attention across Europe, with Tottenham firmly in the mix. Spurs are reviewing right-back options as uncertainty continues around Porro’s long-term future in north London. The Spain international remains an important figure, but there is awareness at the club that interest from major Spanish sides could become more serious in time.
Alex Freeman Emerges in Tottenham Right-Back Search
Recruitment work at leading clubs rarely starts when a player is on the verge of leaving. It begins much earlier, and that appears to be the case here. Tottenham are not actively replacing Porro today, but they are doing what well-run clubs aim to do, identify possible successors before a situation becomes urgent.
Freeman fits the profile. He is young, athletic, progressive in possession and already showing he can handle a high level. Those qualities have made him an increasingly attractive option for sides seeking an attacking full-back, particularly in systems that demand width, recovery speed and confidence in advanced areas.
There is, however, significant competition. Manchester United scouts are understood to have watched Freeman in recent weeks, while interest has also come from…
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