Tottenham have paused their move for Savinho as Roberto De Zerbi assesses alternative left-wing targets including Rafael Leão and Marcus Rashford.
Tottenham Hotspur have put a potential move for Manchester City winger Savinho on hold while the club’s hierarchy evaluates their primary options for the left-wing position. The recruitment team is taking a calculated approach to ensure they land the perfect fit for Roberto De Zerbi’s fluid attacking system.
According to journalist Gary Ward on X, Spurs maintain a concrete interest in Savinho, but the deal is temporarily paused as internal discussions continue regarding who to definitively progress with out wide. Alongside the Brazilian, Tottenham continue to be heavily linked with a star-studded list of alternative options, including Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, AC Milan’s Rafael Leão, and highly rated young forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
The decision to pause and assess alternative wide targets reflects a position of immense strength for Tottenham. Having already successfully completed a historic, record-breaking transfer for midfield anchor Sandro Tonali, the board has proven it has the financial power to land top-tier talent.
With substantial liquid resources remaining, partially aided by a fresh capital injection from the Lewis family and the permanent sale of Alfie Devine to Celtic, Spurs are under no pressure to rush their next move. Taking a step back allows technical director Johan Lange and De Zerbi to carefully look over the market dynamics. While Savinho remains a highly appealing option due to his explosive profile, the availability of a world-class presence like Leão or an experienced Premier League asset like Rashford presents a fascinating tactical dilemma.
Assessing De Zerbi’s Attacking Shortlist
Each option currently under consideration brings a completely distinct profile to Hotspur Way. Savinho provides raw, direct dribbling pace and excellent one-on-one efficiency. Meanwhile, Rafael Leão represents a truly elite, marquee European solution valued around the €60 million mark, and Marcus Rashford offers proven, top-flight clinical finishing and domestic pedigree to add immediate firepower. Finally, Eli Junior Kroupi acts as an incredibly exciting, versatile long-term project, though French giants PSG currently look to be heavily driving that particular race.
Spurs remain interested in Savinho; the deal is on hold while the club decides who they want to progress with in his position.
Tottenham continue to be linked with Marcus Rashford, Eli Junior Kroupi, Rafael Leao and the Brazilian in the left wing position.#THFC #COYS #SPURS… pic.twitter.com/J9hoVmqWFU
— Gary Ward (@GaryRWard) July 5, 2026
The coming weeks will reveal exactly which direction the North London hierarchy chooses to take. Whichever profile Tottenham ultimately choose to pursue, it is clear that De Zerbi is being positioned to inherit an incredibly lethal, completely reconstructed frontline.