TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to sign Manchester City forward Savinho by intermediaries.
Tottenham Hotspur have just lost James Maddison to an ACL injury and also Son Heung-min to LAFC, meaning an attacking midfielder and wide option are required.
Thomas Frank’s squad need bolstering and Savinho has emerged as a possible option for the North London club.
At this stage, Manchester City have not made it clear whether they would sell the youngster, but if that were to be the case, Spurs could well pounce.
Savinho celebrates during Manchester City v West Ham United in the Premier League
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Sources: Tottenham would be open to signing Savinho
Tottenham would be open to signing Savinho if Man City were to make him available for transfer, sources have told Graeme Bailey, Chief Correspondent at TBR Football.
The Brazilian international has been put forward to Spurs via intermediaries, and the Lilywhites are believed to appreciate the player.
Savinho, who Kevin De Bruyne called ‘exceptional’, had a mixed debut campaign in the Premier League last season, as he managed one goal and ten assists in 29 appearances.
Speaking about the situation, Bailey told TBR Football: “Savinho has come up in conversations and put to Tottenham – at this point it is not envisaged that Savinho would leave City, but he is a player that Spurs have liked, if he became available, could be an interesting option.”
Tottenham also like James McAtee, and TBR Football understands that talks have taken place with Man City over the 22-year-old.
Now his Brazilian teammate could also be on the agenda if Pep Guardiola’s side were to show a willingness to do a deal for the winger.
TBR Football can also confirm that Spurs have asked about Jack Grealish, however, Everton lead the race for him.
Tottenham have also been offered Rafael Leao, although AC Milan are unlikely to sell, and there is also a strong sense that the attacker wouldn’t want to leave.
Savinho could be ideal Son Heung-min and James Maddison replacement
Savinho enjoyed an underrated campaign in terms of his creativity for City, managing more assists and chances created than Maddison.
The 21-year-old is also capable of playing on either flank and as a number ten, with his versatility being an underrated trait.
James Maddison Savinho
Apps 31 29
Assists 7 8
Chances created 40 45
Passing Accuracy % 86.75 87.29
Savinho’s Premier League stats vs James Maddison’s (Squawka)
However, there have been question marks as to whether Spurs are actually in the market for another winger, with Frank a big fan of Wilson Odobert.
Tottenham also have Mathys Tel, Richarlison, Brennan Johnson and Mohammed Kudus, who are all capable of playing as wingers.