Tottenham eye Savinho move

Tottenham have discussed a potential Savinho move with Manchester City with a price around €50 million.

Tottenham pursue Savinho transfer from Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with Manchester City about signing Savinho, with discussions centering on a package near €50 million. City are not actively seeking to sell, but Savinho is open to leaving and Pep Guardiola has shown flexibility when a player wants to move.

Savinho, 21, joined City from Girona last year and has spent time on loan at PSV Eindhoven and Girona before a permanent move to City. In the 2024-25 season he contributed three goals in 48 appearances for City. Tottenham face a busy clock as Son Heung-min moved to MLS, while James Maddison is likely to miss most of the season due to an ACL injury and Dejan Kulusevski remains a potential absence. Tottenham may look to deploy Savinho on the right wing and use Kudus as a No 10, aiming to inject creativity and adaptability into a forward line that has needed a spark.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho signals a shift from signing established stars to courting high potential talents who can be moulded to a coach’s system. It reflects a broader market willingness to blend youth with immediate needs, especially when injuries stack up and a trusted plan is required.

But there are risks. A €50 million price tag tests Spurs’ transfer appetite and demands quick returns if the investment is to justify itself. City’s stance matters too; letting a young wide player go could free budget for other signings or risk weakening a squad that competed for a title last season. The move would also add more CFG assets to Spurs’ ranks, raising questions about balance and squad dynamics ahead of a demanding campaign.

Highlights

The coming weeks will reveal if Spurs can translate potential into results.