Tottenham Hotspur Pursues Savinho Transfer Amid Manchester City Reluctance

Transfer Talks for Savinho

Tottenham Hotspur have initiated discussions to secure the services of Brazilian winger Savinho. However, sources indicate that Manchester City is hesitant to allow the 21-year-old to depart.

Manchester City’s Stance

It has been reported that the club does not intend to part ways with Savinho easily, meaning he may need to advocate for the move himself to facilitate any transfer. Pep Guardiola generally supports players wishing to seek new challenges, which adds a layer of complexity to the situation.

Potential Transfer Fee

Should Savinho express a desire to join Spurs, City is expected to request a transfer fee exceeding £50 million (approximately $67.2 million), according to insiders.

Savinho’s Performance

Savinho had a notable first season with Manchester City after arriving at the club last summer, becoming a regular fixture in Guardiola’s lineup with three goals scored across 48 matches in all competitions. Furthermore, during the previous campaign, he played a pivotal role in helping Girona achieve qualification for the Champions League, netting nine goals in 37 LaLiga appearances.

Impact on Manchester City

Losing a key player like Savinho could compel Manchester City to explore the transfer market for a suitable substitute. Notably, the only major attacking reinforcement for Guardiola’s squad this summer has been Rayan Cherki from Lyon, alongside Omar Marmoush, who was acquired from Eintracht Frankfurt in January.