Tottenham HotspurTeam·Tottenham Hotspur is actively pursuing the signing of Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City forward SavinhoPlayer·Savinho, with reports indicating that the Brazilian winger has agreed to personal terms on a contract extending until 2031. The proposed deal includes a weekly wage in the region of £120,000, signaling a significant investment by the North London club.
Sources suggest that the transfer fee for the 22-year-old is expected to fall between £50 million and £60 million. SavinhoPlayer·Savinho's decision to seek a move is reportedly driven by a desire for increased playing time, having made 46 appearances across all competitions for Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City during the 2025/26 campaign, but only 14 of those were starts. During this period, he contributed four goals and two assists.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has affirmed SavinhoPlayer·Savinho's interest in the move, stating that the player is "attracted to Tottenham" and that a deal on the player's side could be finalized "quite soon." This marks a renewed effort by Tottenham, who previously attempted to sign SavinhoPlayer·Savinho in the summer of 2025, a move that was ultimately blocked by Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City.
The pursuit of SavinhoPlayer·Savinho comes as Tottenham looks to rebuild following a challenging 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season. The club finished 17th, narrowly avoiding relegation by just two points. Their campaign saw three different managers at the helm, with Roberto De Zerbi taking charge in late March 2026. Under De Zerbi, the team secured eleven points from their final six matches, a crucial run that ensured their Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League status.
Tottenham's overall league form was described as "Very Poor," with a win rate of only 26%. Their home form was particularly concerning, registering only three wins, six draws, and ten losses in the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League. In addition to their domestic struggles, Tottenham exited the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League in the Round of 16 and faced early eliminations in both the FA CupCompetition·FA Cup (Third Round) and the EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup (Fourth Round). They did, however, make a debut appearance as runners-up in the UEFA Super CupCompetition·UEFA Super Cup, having qualified by winning the UEFA Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League in the preceding season.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi has publicly emphasized the necessity for significant transfer activity to bolster the squad after a difficult period. The potential arrival of SavinhoPlayer·Savinho would follow the confirmed signings of Andy Robertson on a free transfer from LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool and Marcos SenesiPlayer·Marcos Senesi, also on a free transfer from Bournemouth, as Tottenham aims to strengthen its roster for the upcoming season.
Savinho controls the ball under pressure from Matty Cash during a Premier League match. Action Plus/IMAGO
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