Tottenham Hotspur have already launched an enquiry about Malo Gusto, who wants to exit Stamford Bridge in January.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Barcelona are hatching a plan to secure Pedro Porro from Tottenham in January, having identified the Tottenham man as their top right-back target.

Concerningly for Spurs fans, Porro has admitted that he dreams of returning to Spain, signalling an openness to joining either Real Madrid or Barca.

In fact, sources from Spain indicate that Barcelona have asked the Tottenham full-back to do his part to facilitate a move to Camp Nou by bringing the Lilywhites’ asking price down.

It appears that Roberto De Zerbi’s men have identified a Chelsea man as a potential replacement for the Spaniard.

Tottenham battling Liverpool for Chelsea’s Malo Gusto

It was first reported by Flashscore two weeks ago that Tottenham were keeping an eye on Malo Gusto, who is valued by Chelsea at €80m (£70.6m).

A new report in TEAMtalk has now revealed that the right-back is ready to leave Stamford Bridge in search of regular game time after falling behind Marco Palestra and Josh Acheampong in Xabi Alonso’s pecking order.

The report says that Chelsea are open to the possibility of Gusto’s departure and are planning to listen to offers for the player in January.

It is revealed that Tottenham have explored the Frenchman’s availability while Liverpool have also made enquiries about the defender.

However, the Premier League pair could also face competition from around the continent, with Atletico Madrid, Como and RB Leipzig also monitoring the 23-year-old.

Chelsea’s relationship with Spurs has improved since Daniel Levy’s departure

Chelsea and Tottenham did not do business together for a long time, but a change in leadership at both clubs has led to softening of ties.

The takeover of the Blues by Clearlake Capital, followed by Daniel Levy leaving his role as Spurs chairman, has led to a change in stance in both boardrooms when it comes to doing business with each other.

We saw that in the summer window, with Tottenham signing Tosin Adarabioyo and securing Mykhailo Mudryk on loan. The prospect of Spurs potentially landing Gusto thus does not sound far-fetched, particularly if Porro pushes to leave in January.