Tottenham thunder towards spectacular Savinho deal as Man City line up €100m replacement
Tottenham Hotspur are pushing hard to land one of the biggest transfers of the summer, with negotiations ongoing with Manchester City over the potential capture of highly-rated winger Savinho. The deal, which could surpass £70 million, has the potential to reshape Spurs’ attack while also forcing City into the market for an equally eye-catching replacement.
Sources close to the situation suggest that Savinho himself is open to the switch, intrigued by the opportunity to become a focal point in Thomas Frank’s exciting new era at Tottenham. At just 21 years of age, the Brazilian has already established himself as one of the Premier League’s most electrifying young talents, and Spurs see him as the perfect solution to their attacking setbacks.
Spurs desperate for firepower after Son and Maddison blows
The north London club’s pursuit of Savinho has intensified following a turbulent few weeks. Club captain Son Heung-min has departed for LAFC in a shock move to Major League Soccer, while playmaker James Maddison has been sidelined with a serious long-term injury. That double blow has left Tottenham short of creativity and dynamism in the final third, making the arrival of a player like Savinho all the more crucial.
Known for his blistering pace, ability to operate on either flank, and flair in one-on-one situations, Savinho is viewed by Frank as a cornerstone signing—someone who can carry the attacking burden while helping Spurs sustain their early momentum in the Premier League.
Deal structure and negotiations
Talks between Spurs and City are said to be progressing well, though the two clubs remain apart in their valuations. City are demanding closer to £80m for the winger, who joined them from Troyes just last summer for around €40m (£30.8m). Tottenham are hopeful of agreeing a compromise, but they also know time is against them with the transfer window edging closer to its conclusion.
Personal terms with the player have yet to be finalized, though Savinho’s openness to the move has given Spurs officials confidence that a breakthrough could be imminent.
Savinho’s impact at City
Despite questions about his finishing—he underperformed his expected goals tally last season—Savinho’s debut Premier League campaign was promising. In 48 appearances across all competitions, he contributed three goals and eight assists, while also creating 46 chances for teammates. His willingness to take on defenders and stretch defenses made him an important rotational option for Pep Guardiola, even if his final product is still developing.
City’s bold replacement plan: Rodrygo
Manchester City, meanwhile, are already preparing for life after Savinho should negotiations with Tottenham succeed. TEAMtalk understands that the reigning champions have set their sights on none other than Real Madrid’s Rodrygo as a blockbuster replacement.
The 24-year-old Brazilian is one of Europe’s most highly regarded attackers, but under new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, he has struggled to nail down a guaranteed starting berth. Valued at around €100m (£86m), Rodrygo has an impressive track record of 68 goals in 270 appearances for Los Blancos, and his ability to play across the front line makes him an attractive fit for Guardiola’s fluid attacking system.
Guardiola has long admired Rodrygo’s tactical intelligence and knack for producing in big matches, and sources indicate he is ready to push City to test Madrid’s resolve. However, City face competition from both Arsenal and Liverpool, who are monitoring Rodrygo’s situation closely and could complicate negotiations.
High-stakes race against time
For Tottenham, securing Savinho would represent a statement signing after frustration in the market. Spurs have already missed out on top targets like Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, both of whom slipped away despite strong interest. With the window closing soon, the pressure is firmly on sporting director Johan Lange and chairman Daniel Levy to get this deal across the line.
For City, replacing a developing talent like Savinho with an established star in Rodrygo illustrates their ongoing commitment to evolving the squad at the very top level. The champions have never been shy about refreshing their attack, and this potential switch could be one of the most dramatic moves of the summer.
As both sets of fans wait with anticipation, this transfer saga has all the ingredients of a blockbuster finale—big money, elite players, and fierce competition between Premier League giants and European heavyweights.