Savinho is desperate to make the move to Tottenham Hotspur, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Spurs were once again linked with the Manchester City man early in the summer transfer window but with Roberto De Zerbi and club chiefs making a splurge on defenders and midfielders, talk of a move for the 22-year-old went quiet.
However, after completing six new signings in the goalkeeper, defence and midfield departments, Spurs are now focusing their attention on their forward line and Savinho remains a "top priority" for the club in the final month-and-a-half of the transfer window, with a £65million deal set to be concluded.
Spurs' interest in Savinho goes back a whole year
Savinho celebrates a goal for Man Cityvia Reuters
Tottenham tried to sign Savinho in the last summer transfer window, but could not get a deal over the line. The winger had wanted to make the move to north London then, with limited game time at the Etihad Stadium under Pep Guardiola.
He actually made 36 appearances in all competitions in 2025/26, but only 14 of those were starts and he will likely get more regular chances in the Spurs side, despite there being no European football next season.
Spurs have remained in contact with City since last summer and are keen to get a deal over the line in the coming days and weeks to bolster De Zerbi's attacking line.
However, City will need to find a replacement first, something that stopped Tottenham completing a deal last summer.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "On Tottenham I stand by my news, I maintain my information. Tottenham want Savinho, Tottenham will go for Savinho, there are negotiations ongoing club-to-club, Savinho is very keen on a move to Tottenham.
"He was already prepared to go to Tottenham one year ago. Now Savinho wants to go to Tottenham and Tottenham are negotiating for Savinho with Man City.
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"In order to get the green light for the move, Man City would need a replacement for Savinho, that's the point, but Tottenham are working on the deal. This remains the priority."
Spurs have been linked with a number of other signings, with AC Milan star Rafael Leao offered to the north Londoners. Eli Kroupi Juniro is another who has been linked with a move to N17 as Tottenham look to finish what has already been strong transfer business.
Pep Guardiola is a big fan of Savinho
Pep GuardiolaReuters/Jason Cairnduff
But Savinho looks to be the chosen one as De Zerbi eyes strength in depth on the left-hand side of his front line with injuries to Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons.
And the City forward could be the perfect signing for De Zerbi, with former boss Pep Guardiola saying of the Brazilian: "Savinho has everything to win and prove. He has a lot to improve, he is not aggressive enough without the ball, but right now he has something special to help the team.
"At that age, in the one-against-one, he is unstoppable. When we finish the final product, he will be a top, top class player."
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