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Manchester City winger Savinho continues to be linked with a potential exit as Tottenham Hotspur remain keen
Tottenham’s summer window was widely considered a success after the club shifted its transfer strategy and secured several ready-made, high-profile signings to build on last season’s Europa League triumph. The Lilywhites moved quickly to land Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani, convincing each player that Thomas Frank’s project at N17 was ambitious and geared towards winning major honours.
However, despite their impressive business, the North Londoners did endure some public embarrassment after missing out on a number of key targets. One such example was Manchester City star Savinho. Spurs were heavily linked with the Brazilian throughout the window, with reports claiming the club had agreed personal terms with the winger and struck a £70m deal with the Cityzens.
Tottenham are keen to sign Manchester City winger Savinho in January.
Tottenham are keen to sign Manchester City winger Savinho in January.
But Pep Guardiola intervened at the final moment, prompting Manchester City to pull out of the agreement and keep the 21-year-old for the current campaign. To make matters worse for Spurs, Savinho went on to sign a new long-term deal at the Etihad Stadium, committing his peak years to the club and signalling his desire to continue developing under Guardiola.
Tottenham retain interest in Manchester City’s Savinho
Tottenham are now looking to bring in further attacking reinforcements in January as they aim to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season. Their priority remains addressing the issues on the left flank by signing a new winger in the coming weeks. It is clear that both Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert require stronger competition, having struggled for consistency so far this year.
According to Dean Jones (via TEAMtalk), Spurs remain interested in a potential January move for Manchester City winger Savinho. The Lilywhites are prepared to offer him an escape route in search of more minutes, and believe the 21-year-old has the attributes to thrive under Thomas Frank, bringing added flair and creativity to the final third.
Tottenham must find a way to convince Savinho to leave Manchester City in the winter.
Tottenham must find a way to convince Savinho to leave Manchester City in the winter.
Manchester City’s stance on the matter, however, remains firm. The report also states that the Cityzens have no intention of weakening their squad mid-season as they look to keep pace with Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Pep Guardiola wants his squad intact for the run-in, effectively ruling out a winter exit for the young Brazilian.
A good fit at Tottenham?
Tottenham do have significant funds available for January, thanks to the Lewis family’s recent £100m cash injection. Even so, the club must spend wisely by targeting players capable of making an instant impact under Thomas Frank. With that in mind, signing Savinho, who has struggled for regular minutes this season, does not appear to be the most practical move.
There is no doubting the Brazilian’s quality or his ability to offer a fresh dynamic in the final third. He would likely walk into Tottenham’s starting eleven. However, he is still not ready to be the long-term face of the project at N17 and would require time to build rhythm and consistency, something Spurs simply cannot afford as they push for results immediately. Committing £70m to a player who is not yet fully polished would be a major gamble.
That said, it is also worth noting that Savinho remains determined to prove himself and secure consistent playing time this season. If the winger pushes for a move, there is a strong chance Manchester City could be tempted to accept a lower fee. With the World Cup approaching, the 21-year-old will be eager to showcase his talent and secure a place on the plane to the USA. His arrival would certainly inject unpredictability and cutting edge into Tottenham’s attack.