After winning the Europa League last season, Tottenham Hotspur ended a boring narrative and an even more boring wait for silverware.
Ange Postecoglou would then be dismissed, and that was understandable. After all, Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League, and to say that the Australian coach's side were imbalanced and porous would be an understatement.
Thomas Frank is continuing to right those wrongs, and tying defensive mainstay Micky van de Ven down to a new deal is among his priorities heading into 2026.
But Tottenham are arguably weaker in attack, and Frank needs to bring down N17 some impactful offensive quality next month.
Spurs' plans to strengthen their frontline
While some feel a move to Tottenham would be the best move for Antoine Semenyo in his startling rise to the top, the Bournemouth talisman is headed for Manchester City.
Having lost Heung-min Son to LAFC in August, Tottenham lodged an enquiry about Semenyo's availability. They were turned away. Frank had already welcomed Mohammed Kudus to the ranks, signing the Ghanaian from West Ham for £55m, but more elite quality was needed and still is.
With Pep Guardiola's side honing in on Semenyo, a chance for one of the Etihad side's wingers has ostensibly opened up, with Spurs technical director Johan Lange planning a fresh approach for Savinho.
That's according to TEAMtalk, who claim the 21-year-old could be on the move despite City's hopes of retaining his services. Spurs are said to be working on gauging the player's interest in such a deal, prior to lodging any potential bid.
Savinho joined Man City from fellow City Group club Troyes, paying the French club £31m for his signature. Spurs chiefs held talks with City over a summer transfer for the Brazilian, in excess of £50m, but he was ultimately kept in Manchester.
Why Spurs should sign Savinho
An elite prospect, Savinho could benefit from regular minutes, thus opening the door for the Lilywhites to swoop.
Since joining Man City, Savinho has featured 70 times in all competitions, scoring only five goals but producing 16 assists. Described as “one of the best U21s in Europe” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the South American star is a breathtaking asset down the flanks, so dangerous and dynamic from the left and out on the right.
He shares a tactical likeness with Kudus, and he is undoubtedly one of the most exciting ball-carrying prospects in Europe. Though Kudus is an imperfect player, he is exciting and destructive on the ball, unique in his performance and invariably willing to take on opponents.
Adding someone like Savinho to the ranks would reinforce Tottenham's flanks and provide the club with an up-and-comer who might one day take the baton from club legend Son, though it's clear that there are many miles to cover before that potential outcome.
With City closing in on a move for Semenyo, it's clear that Savinho is going to find regular minutes in the Premier League hard to come by, having only started four times since the summer.
Last season, his fleet-footed creativity underlined his quality and potential as a superstar. Sofascore record that he created 11 big chances and racked up eight assists despite only starting 21 times. He completed 57% of his dribbles, and he attempted many.
There is something distinctly Kudus-esque about him, but given his youth and inexperience, it's fair to say that Savinho could become something even more special, and Spurs have to snap him up.