Spurs ready to submit club-record bid for £73m “superstar”, he beats Yamal in a key area”
If there was ever a single week that summed up the Tottenham Hotspur experience, it’s the one that has just passed. High hopes, heartbreak, and then a moment of redemption on the pitch—it’s classic Spurs.
Just a few days ago, it seemed like everything was falling into place. Tottenham were on the verge of pulling off a sensational signing in Eberechi Eze. The Crystal Palace star looked destined to swap South London for N17, a deal that promised to inject Thomas Frank’s new-look side with the kind of creativity and flair needed to push Spurs into a new stratosphere. Eze, a Premier League-proven talent and a boyhood Arsenal fan, was exactly the kind of marquee addition Daniel Levy wanted to deliver.
But in true Spurs fashion, the rug was pulled out from under them. Arsenal swooped in late, stealing their rival’s target and signing Eze instead. For Spurs supporters, it was the all-too-familiar sting of losing out to their fiercest rivals, a reminder that the transfer market can be every bit as cruel as it is exciting. Eze is now a Gunner, and Spurs were forced to turn the page quickly.
And turn the page they did. Fast forward to Saturday, and Tottenham put the disappointment behind them in emphatic style. The Lilywhites travelled to the Etihad Stadium, a ground where they’ve often defied the odds in recent years, and stunned Manchester City once again with a 2-0 victory. It was the kind of performance that showed the progress Frank has made in a short space of time, particularly in tightening up a defence that leaked goals under Ange Postecoglou. Spurs looked compact, disciplined, and dangerous on the counter—a performance that sent out a statement to the rest of the league.
Yet, as impressive as the win was, the reality remains: Spurs still need reinforcements. Missing out on Eze is a significant blow, especially with Dejan Kulusevski sidelined and James Maddison facing months out with a serious ACL injury. Mohammed Kudus has started brightly since arriving, but one man alone cannot carry the creative burden. If Spurs are serious about challenging for honours, Levy must move decisively in the final days of the transfer window.
One name firmly on the radar is Manchester City’s Brazilian winger Savinho. Reports from Spain suggest Spurs are ready to smash their transfer record with a £73 million bid for the 21-year-old, a dramatic increase from their initial offer of just under £50 million. The urgency is clear: after losing Eze, Tottenham cannot afford to let another elite creative slip away.
Savinho has quietly established himself as one of the most gifted creators in English football. Though his goalscoring numbers remain modest—just three strikes in the 2024/25 season so far—his output as a playmaker has been extraordinary. With 13 assists across all competitions last year, he has developed a reputation as a player who makes those around him better. His vision, decision-making, and ability to unlock stubborn defences are exactly what Spurs need in Maddison’s absence.
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson even compared him to Barcelona’s teenage sensation and Ballon d’Or contender Lamine Yamal, praising his intelligence on the ball. “His decision making is unbelievable. He reminds me a bit of Yamal,” Merson noted. “They dribble at the right time, they pass at the right time. He’s going to be a superstar.”
The comparison isn’t just hyperbole. Data from FBref highlights just how similar the two wingers are statistically. Last season, Savinho matched Yamal in assists per 90 minutes and even edged ahead in key passes, while the Spaniard led in progressive passing. In terms of carrying the ball forward and creating shooting opportunities, the gap between them was minimal. While Yamal is viewed as a once-in-a-generation talent, Savinho has many of the same traits—and crucially, he’s already doing it in the Premier League.
Of course, Savinho is still raw. At 21, his game has room to grow, particularly when it comes to adding more goals. But Spurs don’t just need goals right now—they need creativity, balance, and an outlet who can shoulder the creative load. In that respect, Savinho looks like the perfect fit for Frank’s system.
With back-to-back league wins, no goals conceded, and momentum on their side, Spurs are in a strong position to push forward this season. But without the right reinforcements, the momentum could fade. Securing Savinho would not only soften the blow of missing out on Eze but also hand Tottenham one of the most exciting young playmakers in Europe.
If Spurs are serious about breaking free from the tag of “nearly men,” this is exactly the kind of statement signing they need to make.