The past 12-24 hours have seen some dramatic action in the Premier League transfer market involving two of the traditional ‘Big Six’ clubs.
Tottenham Hotspur appeared poised to sign Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze for a fee of around €60 million.
However, following an injury blow to Kai Havertz, Spurs’ bitter rivals Arsenal moved decisively for the winger and now appear primed to secure his signing from Palace, with the deal likely to be made official on Friday.
Tottenham to move for Savinho, leading to Man City raid for Rodrygo
As such, GloboEsporte (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Tottenham’s response to this has been to increase their offer for Manchester City winger Savinho.
The north London club are putting €80 million on the table to sign the Brazilian winger, a player Pep Guardiola has stated he wants to keep.
If the move were to happen, Manchester City would not stand still. They would immediately turn their focus to Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes.
The 24-year-old finds himself in a complicated situation at the Santiago Bernabeu but is highly admired by Guardiola.
The move appeared to have stalled with Savinho’s exit blocked, but with the young winger now back on Tottenham’s agenda, it could prompt Manchester City revisit their interest in Rodrygo.
The Brazilian international did not play even a single minute in Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Osasuna on Tuesday. Unless the situation improves, an exit could be on the horizon before the transfer window closes.
Real Madrid are beginning to weigh up the possibility of selling Vinicius Jr. in 2026, according to reports from SPORT.
The Brazilian forward’s contract renewal talks have stalled, creating a tense standoff between the player and club president Florentino Pérez.
Vinicius is asking for a significant pay rise in his new deal, but Real Madrid are refusing to meet his demands.
For now, Florentino Perez has tabled a counteroffer, yet the 24-year-old is unwilling to compromise.
His current contract runs until 2027, and his plan is to serve the two years left before leaving as a free agent to whichever club meets his salary expectations.
This development has frustrated Madrid’s hierarchy, who feel misled after previously believing an agreement had been reached.
The club had even leaked news of a supposed renewal, only for talks to collapse shortly after. Perez is now seriously considering a transfer for the winger as early as next summer if the situation does not improve.
What is Real Madrid’s plan then?
Meanwhile, the uncertainty surrounding Vinicius is indirectly opening doors for his teammate Rodrygo. Both Brazilians favour the left wing, yet Vinicius has always been the first-choice option.
Should Real Madrid move Vinicius on, Rodrygo would finally get the continuity and opportunities he has long been seeking.
Vinicius’ situation is proving more complicated than expected. He is now in his eighth season at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the club having stood by him through injuries, poor form, and heated controversies with opponents, referees, and even fans.
However, Madrid are starting to tire of his demands and off-field distractions. The loyalty shown to him for years could soon turn into frustration, making a departure more likely than ever.
With the clock ticking on his contract, the club may be forced to make a decisive move sooner rather than later to avoid losing one of their biggest assets for free.