Spurs ready £69m bid to sign ‘extraordinary’ forward, his agent is currently holding talks in London now
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a renewed bid for Manchester City’s Brazilian sensation Savinho as the transfer window edges toward its conclusion. The North London club were left frustrated earlier this week after their top target, Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, slipped through their grasp and joined bitter rivals Arsenal instead. With the market entering its frantic final stretch, Spurs may now turn their attention firmly back to Savinho in the hope of landing the kind of marquee signing that would lift spirits ahead of the new campaign.
The urgency stems not only from missing out on Eze, but also from Tottenham’s desire to strengthen their creative options before the season begins in earnest. Reports suggest that head coach Thomas Frank and chairman Daniel Levy are determined to deliver a statement signing, with Levy prepared to “go to the limit” to secure the 21-year-old winger.
Tottenham’s position in this summer’s market is strengthened by their recent success in Europe. After lifting the Europa League trophy last season, Spurs have secured a coveted place in the Champions League for the upcoming campaign. That achievement makes them a significantly more attractive destination for ambitious players who want to compete on Europe’s grandest stage.
According to Brazilian outlet Ge Globo, Spurs are set to formalise a fresh proposal for Savinho after City knocked back their initial bid. The revised offer could reach around €80million (£69million), underlining just how highly Tottenham value the Brazilian. Guardiola himself has described Savinho as “extraordinary,” and City are understandably reluctant to part with a player they see as a key piece of their future plans.
Negotiations are ongoing, with Savinho’s representatives already in London to oversee discussions between the two clubs. However, City are digging their heels in and have shown little interest in letting the youngster leave, making this a complicated pursuit for Spurs.
Savinho’s stock has risen sharply after an impressive debut season in the Premier League. The winger registered 10 assists in just 29 appearances, showcasing his creativity and direct attacking threat. The only criticism leveled at him is his lack of goalscoring output—he found the net just once last season—but at only 21 years of age, there is plenty of time for him to develop that side of his game.
From a tactical standpoint, Savinho would add valuable depth and flexibility to Tottenham’s forward line. Spurs already boast attacking options in Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and Brennan Johnson on the right flank, while Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, and Manor Solomon can operate on the left. However, the injury setback to James Maddison means Kulusevski and Kudus are expected to spend more time in central midfield, opening a potential pathway for Savinho to claim the right-wing role as his own.
Tottenham’s hierarchy appear determined to act decisively this time after the bitter disappointment of losing Eze to Arsenal. With the September 1 deadline looming, the club are preparing to spare no effort in ensuring a deal for Savinho is completed. Whether City will ultimately budge remains uncertain, but Spurs’ intent to add another high-calibre talent to their ranks could set the tone for an ambitious new era under Thomas Frank.