Tottenham continue talks with Manchester City over £60m Savinho deal
Tottenham Hotspur remain in negotiations with Manchester City over a £60m transfer for winger Savinho as the player seeks regular first-team football.
Spurs have revived their interest in the Brazilian after a proposed switch to north London collapsed last summer.
An agreement could not be reached previously when former head coach Thomas Frank targeted the dynamic attacker.
Search for regular playing time
The South American is prioritising regular minutes as he evaluates his career options ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Competition at the Etihad Stadium has intensified following the January arrival of Antoine Semenyo in a £65m deal from Bournemouth.
Strong second-half performances from Semenyo, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku further restricted opportunities for the talented forward.
Managerial uncertainty at City
The highly-rated winger spent much of the recent season on the fringes of Pep Guardiola’s squad.
He started just 14 matches across all competitions, producing six goal contributions in a frustrating domestic campaign.
This lack of involvement ultimately cost the former Bournemouth target his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man Brazil squad for the World Cup.
Valuation and contract status
The expected arrival of incoming manager Enzo Maresca to replace Guardiola brings additional uncertainty regarding the player’s future pecking order.
Despite signing a new long-term contract in October that runs until 2031, a fee in the region of £60m including add-ons would likely secure his signature.
The reigning English champions previously demanded £70m, a steep valuation that prompted Tottenham to walk away from negotiations twelve months ago.