Man City star agents jet in to seal move away from Etihad to rivals

Manchester City may still lose players before the end of the window

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Manchester City are heading into the new Premier League season with an expectation from fans and the media alike that they can only improve.

Last season’s third-place finish did not tell the full story in truth, as a remarkable stretch of defeats during the winter period left the winners of the previous four league titles essentially out of the title race by the new year. A late run of form ensured that they kept up their record of having finished in the top four for 15 years in a row.

The Cityzens have certainly improved over the summer, with the likes of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki joining in addition to the return of Rodri from his ACL injury. When the Ballon d’Or winner returns to full fitness in September he will essentially be a new signing himself. But City may need to contend with a key departure from the squad before then.

Savinho’s agents jet into Europe to push for Tottenham move

The agents of City and Brazil winger Savinho have reportedly flown in from his home country in order to secure a move to Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports by Mail Sport. They view the move as a good one for Savinho’s career, as the 21-year-old is likely to be a rotation option for City this season and wants to force his way into the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup. Talks between the clubs were reportedly opened in recent days.

The report continues that City have demanded £67million for the talented young winger, who signed for less than half that fee from Troyes in a £30.8m deal last summer. The club’s demands reflect the fact that they have no need to sell, but their stance could change if the player himself pushes for a move.

It is believed that Savinho is open to the move, which ‘appeals’ to him due to his World Cup ambitions. With Spurs having sold Son Heung-min this summer, the former Girona star could become the Lilywhites’ starting left-winger under Thomas Frank, with Champions League football also on the horizon.

Should City allow Savinho to depart?

Considering City’s recent reputation for selling off young players who then become superstars elsewhere, this is a complicated situation for Pep Guardiola and club chiefs to resolve.

The difference between Savinho and the likes of Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers is that he is already an established first-team player. However, there were suggestions that he was not quite ready to start at times for Guardiola’s side last season.

He only scored one Premier League goal but reached double figures in assists and struck up an understanding with Erling Haaland, showing that he evidently does have a future at City.

But with the likes of Rodrygo on the market for not too much higher a price than that which City are demanding for Savinho, could the club be tempted to cash in if the right offer arrives? It will be impossible to strike up any kind of buy-back clause with Spurs, so if the young winger departs then the Cityzens must accept that he could become a top player in north London.

For a price north of £60m, many at the club may argue that it could be worth taking that risk.