Fabrizio Romano confirms ‘this’ star remains a strong Tottenham target as talks continue with Manchester City and the player’s representatives.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester City winger Savinho remains a genuine target for Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with conversations ongoing between the two clubs and the player’s representatives as Roberto De Zerbi pushes hard to bring the Brazilian to north London.
Speaking on his coverage, Romano was clear about the level of seriousness behind the links. He stated (h/t Chris Cowlin on X):
“Savinho is a possibility for Tottenham, a strong possibility. There are conversations ongoing at Tottenham and Manchester City, Tottenham and the agents of the player. Savinho was keen on a move one year ago. Savinho is still keen on a move now that the project is even more ambitious with a coach like Roberto De Zerbi pushing a lot. So Savinho remains an option for Tottenham, definitely. Then they need to reach an agreement with Man City. There is a conversation.”
The detail about Savinho’s interest, dating back a full year, adds useful context to the current pursuit. The winger was reportedly attracted to the idea of a Tottenham move previously, even before the upheaval of this season, suggesting a genuine personal appetite for the project rather than simply being a name attached to speculation by agents or intermediaries. That De Zerbi’s arrival has only strengthened his enthusiasm speaks to the growing credibility of the Italian’s vision among players being considered for the rebuild.
Romano was also keen to manage expectations around the pace of negotiations, addressing supporters directly given the volume of daily questions surrounding the story. He said:
“I want to say to the fans, calma, because every day it’s like, ‘ah, you say there are talks ongoing for Savinho. Why there is no update?’ You can’t close all the deals in the middle of June, so obviously it takes some time before they negotiate, discuss. It’s big money, big player, big contract, so it’s obvious to take some time, but there are conversations.”
Fabrizio Romano on Savinho and Tottenham…
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Savinho is part of the wider recruitment picture at Spurs
For Tottenham, the pursuit of Savinho fits the pattern of ambitious recruitment that has characterised the summer so far, joining Adam Wharton and Sandro Tonali as marquee targets the club are working to secure. A winger of Savinho’s quality and dynamism would represent a significant statement of intent, reinforcing the message the Lewis family delivered in their open letter to fans about genuine, sustained investment in the playing squad.