A report has shed light on what Savinho would have to do to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer after Manchester City rejected the Lilywhites’ opening offer.
It emerged on Tuesday morning that Spurs and Man City were negotiating a deal worth €50m (£43.2m) for Savinho.
However, that offer was not successful, with Fabrizio Romano later reporting that Tottenham’s bid had been turned down by Man City.
It was subsequently claimed by The Athletic that Man City told Tottenham that Savinho is not for sale, and Pep Guardiola’s men consider the matter to be closed.
Savinho would have to force a move to Tottenham
ESPN have now claimed that the Manchester club are reluctant to let the Brazilian go just a year after they signed him from Girona.
With City not wanting to lose the 21-year-old, it is alleged that the winger will have to push to leave for the transfer to happen.
The outlet points out that Pep Guardiola does not usually stand in the way of players who express a desire to pursue a new challenge.
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The report adds that if Savinho makes it clear that he wants to leave, City will demand a fee in excess of £50m for the Brazil international.
Will Savinho push for a move to Spurs?
A number of sources have claimed over the last 48 hours that Savinho is keen on completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte even claimed that Savinho has already said ‘yes’ to Spurs, with the winger keen on getting regular game time during the upcoming season.
It was explained that the player is of the opinion that he will have to play regularly in order to catch the eye of Seleco boss Carlo Ancelotti ahead of next year’s World Cup.