Tottenham agree £75m deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City
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Tottenham have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Brazilian winger Savinho in a deal worth £75 million.
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Attributed to original sourceTottenham agree £75m deal - which could rise to £85m - to sign Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho.
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What happened
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £75 million transfer with Manchester City for Brazilian winger Savinho. The 21-year-old, who joined City from Troyes in 2024, has been a target for Spurs throughout the summer window. Savinho featured prominently under Pep Guardiola last season but the clubs have now settled on a fee, with personal terms also reportedly close. The move would represent one of Tottenham's most significant attacking signings in recent years and signals their intent to reinforce the forward line ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Tottenham landing Savinho for £75m is a statement of intent. The Brazilian showed flashes of genuine quality at City without ever fully cementing himself as a guaranteed starter under Guardiola, and a fresh start under a manager who clearly wants him could unlock the next level. For City, recouping a major fee on a player they only signed a year ago is tidy business, even if it slightly thins their wide options. For Spurs fans, the key question is whether Savinho's end product can match his dribbling flair — because at that price, he'll be expected to deliver from week one.
Tottenham gain a high-ceiling young winger who boosts their attacking depth and directness; Manchester City lose a versatile wide option but recoup a significant transfer fee.