- Tottenham have begun formal negotiations with Manchester City for Savinho, per GE
- Talks between the two clubs are understood to be at an early stage
- City are seeking around £60 million for the Brazilian winger this summer
Tottenham have opened formal negotiations with Manchester City over the transfer of Brazilian winger Savinho, as per reports from Brazil.
Savinho has been widely expected to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola in the second half of last season, with City having deemed the 22-year-old surplus to requirements ahead of Enzo Maresca‘s arrival as the new manager.
Tottenham have reignited their interest in the Brazilian, having previously been blocked from signing him last year when Guardiola and Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano rejected a £70 million approach.
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City are understood to be seeking around £60 million for the winger, with many inside the club still holding Savinho in high regard and acknowledging the considerable ceiling he possesses – a nuance that may yet influence the club’s negotiating stance as talks develop.
Report: Formal talks underway between City and Tottenham
According to GE, Tottenham have begun formal negotiations with Manchester City over a move for Savinho, though discussions between the two clubs are at an early stage and considerable ground remains to be covered before an agreement can be reached.
The Brazilian winger signed a new contract until 2031 last summer – a decision that reflected City’s belief in his long-term potential at the time – but Savinho endured a rather underwhelming second season at the Etihad Stadium since joining from Troyes in 2024.
Maresca is yet to formally complete his appointment at the Etihad Stadium, with a confirmation expected in the coming days, and a full assessment of the squad is understood to be among his first priorities upon taking charge.
What is the wider context for Savinho’s potential exit?
Savinho arrived at Manchester City from Girona — a fellow City Football Group club — in the summer of 2024 for £34 million and showed flashes of genuine quality across his first season in the Premier League, though a lack of consistent minutes and a failure to nail down a starting position ultimately led to the current situation.
Tottenham’s formal approach marks a significant step forward in a pursuit that has been building for some time. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the renewed interest earlier this month, with the north London club understood to be willing to meet City’s asking price in principle.
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Whether the two clubs can bridge the gap between City’s valuation and Tottenham’s opening position will determine how quickly negotiations progress — but with formal talks now underway, the direction of travel is clear.