Tottenham boss Thomas Frank smiling alongside Savinho
(Credit: Imago)
James Murray
Tue 19 August 2025 7:00, UK
Manchester City will accept a £70million offer for Savinho after Tottenham have made a move to sign him.
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign the Brazil international, but Man City are understood to have rejected a £60million offer for his services.
Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider Savinho wants to join Tottenham after spending just one season at the Etihad Stadium.
The 21-year-old joined Pep Guardiola’s side in a £30.8million deal from French club Troyes last summer.
Savinho, who missed Man City’s opening-day victory over Wolves through injury, registered three goals and 13 assists in 48 appearances last season.
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Pep Guardiola could be set to lose Savinho (Credit: Imago)
Savinho wants to quit Man City for Tottenham
This article contains exclusive comment fromStefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.
Savinho’s agents have reportedly jetted in from Brazil to seal his move to Tottenham before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
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Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “Spurs are up to maybe £62.5million with add-ons.
“Surely City would sell at £70million all in. He’s a player who played a lot of football last season and has a lot of qualities, but I think certainly his shooting was very poor.
“His finishing was very poor, but I think he did have the most assists of any City player last season.
“He’s obviously got a lot of potential. I think most City fans would say he’s not worth £70-75million.
“If you get a bid of that nature, then you can understand why you might want to take it, even though he’s just 21.
“He’s got great potential, but it’s a massive fee for a player who flattered to deceive for a lot of last season and apparently most importantly wants to go.”
Thomas Frank of Tottenham applauding supporters.
Thomas Frank is looking to add Savinho to his Tottenham squad (Credit: Imago)
Lucas Paqueta’s likely destination revealed as Man City swoop
In terms of a potential incoming at the Etihad, Football Insider revealed on 11 August Man City are interested in Lucas Paqueta alongside Saudi Pro League and Brazilian sides.
It is believed clubs in the Middle East are currently ahead of Guardiola’s side in the race to sign the Brazil international and are now lining up offers.
The 27-year-old started in West Ham’s 3-0 defeat against Sunderland on Saturday (16 August).
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