Tottenham Hotspur have grown frustrated in their pursuit of an agreement with Man City for winger Savinho, and have begun assessing alternative options, according to TEAMtalk.
Spurs have had a busy summer window so far, bringing in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali, and Roberto De Zerbi is now desperate to add forwards to his squad before the start of the new season.
Savinho has been earmarked as the club's top target, and he is very keen to join, but so far an agreement hasn't been reached with Man City proving difficult negotiators. As a result, Spurs have begun to look at alternatives, including a shock name.
Tottenham Eyeing Sancho Swoop
According to TEAMtalk, one of the players who Tottenham's transfer chiefs have taken a look at is free agent Jadon Sancho.
Sancho, who has been described as 'fantastic', spent last season on loan at Aston Villa following spells with Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund. Those loan spells came after a disappointing tenure with Manchester United, where his contract expired this summer, allowing him to choose his next club freely.
GIVEMESPORT sources understand that Sancho was approached by Saudi Pro League side Al Rayyan three weeks ago, but they have decided against proceeding with a move. Sancho is willing to assess all of his options, whether they be in Europe or the Middle East.
Tottenham are keen to add at least two forwards to their squad this summer, and Sancho being available on a free transfer may be appealing following a big spend during the transfer window so far.
There is confidence that Savinho will become a Spurs player in this window, but the club have now put a deadline on the deal, telling Man City they want an agreement in place before August 1st or they will move on to other targets.
Tottenham Must Get Attacking Deals Done
Tottenham knew they had a lot of business to get done in this transfer window, and they started very quickly by getting a number of deals over the line early on.
But the forward department still remains underwhelming, and Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that he expects more arrivals before the season begins. Savinho has been the leading target, but the club simply cannot afford to sit around and wait to agree a deal when they have so much business to get done.
City won't sell easily as they have no need to, so Tottenham are smart to be looking at alternatives just in case. Sancho would be an odd alternative, considering his lack of top-level performances in recent seasons, but Spurs have him on their list, and it would be a relatively easy deal to get over the line.