Tottenham Hotspur in Pursuit of Savinho Amid Manchester City's Reluctance
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Savinho from Manchester City, but the transfer is on hold due to the Blues' reluctance to let him go. The North London club are willing to pay a significant fee, but Manchester City want to find a replacement before giving the green light for the transfer.
What Happened?
Savinho joined Manchester City in the summer of 2024 for an initial fee of £21 million after an excellent loan spell at Girona, during which he scored 11 goals and provided ten assists in all competitions. However, he has struggled significantly with his output in sky blue, managing just seven league starts last campaign with a return of just two Premier League goal contributions.
Why it Matters for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are in dire need of a winger, and Savinho's arrival could be a game-changer for the North London club. The Brazilian is keen on a move to Tottenham Hotspur, and the club are willing to pay a significant fee to secure his services. However, Manchester City are hesitant to let him go, and the transfer is on hold until they find a suitable replacement.
What Comes Next?
According to Fabrizio Romano, a move to Tottenham Hotspur is more than plausible, but Manchester City must have assurance of finding a replacement before formal steps of the transfer can be taken. "I stand by my news," Romano said. "It was the end of May, June, and July. I maintain my information. Tottenham want Savinho. Tottenham will go for Savinho. There are negotiations ongoing club to club."
The decisive factor remains that Manchester City want to identify a successor before they can approve the sale of their number 26. However, Tottenham Hotspur are working on the Savinho deal, and the North London club are willing to pay a significant fee to secure his services.
As of 19 July 2026, Tottenham Hotspur are 17th in the Premier League with 41 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WLDWW. The North London club have scored 48 goals and conceded 57 this season, with a goal difference of -9. They are 44 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.
