Manchester City winger Savinho is on the verge of a £60 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, as the Brazilian international seeks guaranteed first-team football ahead of the new Premier League season. The 22-year-old, who struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola last season, is pushing for a move to North London before the summer transfer window closes. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premier League, 78 pts, 23W-9D-6L from 38 games, recent form LDWWD.
What’s behind Savinho’s potential exit?
Savinho made just seven Premier League starts last season, with competition for attacking positions intensifying after the arrival of Antoine Semenyo. Despite contributing five goals and three assists across 39 appearances, the Brazilian managed only two goal contributions in 24 league outings. His limited playing time has prompted him to seek a fresh challenge, with Tottenham offering a clear path to regular minutes under Roberto De Zerbi.
How close is the deal?
According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Manchester City are prepared to accept a £60 million offer for Savinho, and negotiations between the two Premier League clubs are progressing positively. O’Rourke stated on the Transfer Insider podcast: “There’ll be an expectation that Savinho is keen on a move away to Tottenham. They will offer him that platform for regular first-team football.”
What does this mean for Manchester City?
New manager Enzo Maresca has acknowledged the transfer speculation surrounding Savinho but emphasized that the club will only sanction a departure if a replacement is secured. “While Savinho is here, we’re going to try and do our best to help him,” Maresca said. “Unfortunately, as we said many times with the transfer window open, anything can happen.”
What’s next for Savinho and Tottenham?
If the deal goes through, Savinho will join Tottenham’s attacking contingent, competing for positions alongside Mathys Tel, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski. Meanwhile, Manchester City will focus on finalizing a replacement before the transfer window closes on August 31.
