Tottenham remain willing to wait until deadline day to complete a deal for Manchester City winger.
Tottenham Hotspur‘s ongoing pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho could extend all the way to transfer deadline day, according to updates from Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath, shared via Last Word On Spurs and reported by Spurs Insight on X.
While interest in the 22-year-old Brazilian international remains strong and long-standing, there is understood to be no immediate urgency from the North London hierarchy to finalize an agreement before this weekend’s upcoming pre-season fixture.
Tottenham’s transfer strategy under head coach Roberto De Zerbi has focused on securing high-priority targets while remaining patient during complex club-to-club negotiations. Although Spurs fans are eager to see attacking reinforcements integrated early, decision-makers at Hotspur Way are prepared to let talks run into the final stages of the summer window to ensure optimal financial terms.
With personal terms already conceptually aligned between Savinho and Tottenham, the primary delay involves structuring the multi-million pound transfer fee with Manchester City. Spurs officials recognize that complex Premier League transfers often reach resolution closer to deadline day as selling clubs finalize their own squad depth.
De Zerbi’s Long-Standing Vision for the Flanks
Savinho has been tracked by Tottenham recruitment specialists for over twelve months following his impressive performances in Europe and domestic competitions. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi views the left-footed winger as an ideal fit for his wide overload system, where press resistance, 1-v-1 isolation dribbling, and direct threat from the right flank are essential.
While Tottenham continue to evaluate parallel options across the market, Savinho remains a primary focal point for De Zerbi’s frontline rebuild. The club is comfortable allowing negotiations to progress at a steady pace rather than overpaying simply to meet artificial pre-season deadlines.
🚨📰 Tottenham's pursuit of Savinho could go all the way to deadline day.
The interest has been long-standing, and there is understood to be no major urgency to complete the deal before this weekend's pre-season fixture. @mcgrathmike via @LastWordOnSpurs | #COYS #THFC pic.twitter.com/CPaD85vswF
— Spurs Insight (@SpursInsight_) August 5, 2026
Negotiations between Tottenham and Manchester City center around a potential valuation exceeding £50 million. City are willing to entertain a departure provided their valuation is satisfied, particularly as they explore potential replacement candidates in wide areas.
As the summer deadline approaches, both clubs are expected to remain in direct contact. Tottenham’s willingness to hold out until deadline day signals a calculated approach to securing De Zerbi’s desired primary target without compromising their negotiating position.