Fabrizio Romano has now shared a major update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho.
After making a splash in the transfer market by signing Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, Tottenham have set their sights on another Premier League star, with Savinho now in the frame for a move to north London.
The Brazilian, who can play on both sides, joined Man City ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, and has gone on to amass seven goals and 16 assists in 84 appearances in all competitions.
In fact, the 22-year-old notched ten assists in his first Premier League season alone, and averaged 1.9 successful dribbles per 90 in the top flight during the 2025-26 campaign, which was the third-highest number in the City squad.
Journalist Vayom Lahota is very optimistic that the City striker has what it takes to become one of the best midfielders in the world, saying: “Savinho is good, very good to watch. City who have won and won will be champions for years to come. He needs better judgment but he will get there, he has all the right ingredients.”
Fabrizio Romano shares Savinho’s update on Tottenham
Speaking to X, Romano has now revealed that Tottenham have been in direct talks to sign Savinho for weeks, as he has been their first target since June.
The North Londoners remain hopeful that they will be able to secure a deal this way, but the deal is dependent on Man City bringing in a replacement.
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Should Tottenham sign Savinho? |
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Benefits |
Evil |
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Age – he is only 22, which means he has time to develop |
He will still be one of Man City’s key players |
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Able to play with both wings |
He scored just one Premier League goal in 2025-26 |
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He reached double figures in assists in his first Premier League season |
He was not called up to Brazil’s World Cup squad |
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He knows English football well after spending the last two seasons with City |
He missed 17 games due to injury last season |
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Strong playmaking ability means he is able to drive into opposition defences |
“Requires better judgment” to be a top player |
Tottenham are also looking at another option for Savinho
It looks like Spurs are in a strong position to secure the Man City star, having agreed personal terms.
However, the Brazilian is not the only target of Roberto De Zerbi’s team, and they have opened negotiations regarding the contract of Benfica star Andreas Schjelderup.
The Norwegian midfielder is yet to agree a contract extension with Benfica, meaning an exit could be on the cards this summer, after an impressive World Cup.
Norway defied expectations to reach the quarter-finals, before being knocked out by England, and Schjelderup was one of their key players, with one goal and three assists in six games.
