Tottenham are ‘really pushing’ to sign Manchester City winger Savinho ahead of the transfer deadline, GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The Europa League winners have opened talks over a deal for the 21-year-old Brazil international and remain hopeful of completing the move amid City’s firm stance.
Pep Guardiola’s side would reportedly love to keep Savinho at the club and are only likely to entertain a sale on their own terms, with Tottenham’s opening offer of £43m considered not sufficient.
City are believed to be looking for at least €70m (£60m) for Savinho this late in the window, and Spurs are expected to present an improved offer in the coming days.
Thomas Frank ‘Pushing’ to Sign Savinho
Romano, speaking on GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast, revealed that Savinho is 'really tempted' to join Spurs, with head coach Thomas Frank ready to make him a key player in his new-look squad:
“I think it's possible. It's not easy, because City would love to keep the player. They are not so happy with this approach, with 20 days to go, for an important player like Savinho.
“But at the same time, Savinho is quite open to this possibility to go to Totenham. My understanding is that the coach, Thomas Frank, is really pushing to have Savinho and to make him one of the stars of the squad.
“So, of course, Savinho, from what I’m hearing, is really, really tempted by this opportunity. Let's see between clubs what happens, because 50 or 55 million euros will never be enough for Manchester City to give the green light to this deal.
“From what I'm hearing, it has to be at least 70 million euros for Man City to give consideration to this approach from Tottenham.
“So let's see what happens there. But I think Tottenham will really push on this one again in the next hours or days.”
Tottenham are anticipating a busy end to the summer transfer window, with talks ongoing for both Savinho and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze’s arrivals.
The Lilywhites are on the lookout for late reinforcements following Son Heung-min’s departure to MLS side Los Angeles FC and James Maddison’s setback.
The England international suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the pre-season draw against Newcastle in South Korea earlier this month and is expected to be out for around six to seven months.
Tottenham have already welcomed Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha this window, and have struck permanent deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel.