Tottenham Hotspur are increasingly confident they may have a realistic chance of signing Manchester City forward Savinho this month, according to reports.
The struggling north London side are prepared to back Thomas Frank with new signings during the January transfer window and have identified Savinho as a priority target.
The Brazilian was eyed by Spurs before the season, but Man City were reluctant to sell and instead tied the 21-year-old to a new six-year contract in October.
However, Savinho’s limited involvement under Pep Guardiola this season could see Tottenham try to sign the forward again in January, potentially on an initial loan.
Tottenham Remain Keen on Savinho
According to CaughtOffside, Man City are expected to sell at least one attacker this month amid the impending arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.
Savinho, as well as Norway international Oscar Bobb, are reportedly seen as the two main candidates to leave, as their places in Guardiola’s pecking order could drop even further after Semenyo’s arrival.
Savinho, who was forced to miss the start of the season through injury, has made just four Premier League starts for Man City in 2025/26, registering two assists.
The £100,000-a-week forward has scored only one league goal for Man City since his arrival from Girona in the summer of 2024, netting in their 2-0 win over Leicester in December 2024.
He was forced off in the second half of the 0-0 draw with Sunderland on Thursday and is set to miss Chelsea’s visit to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Savinho Could Replace Brennan Johnson
Tottenham are an attacker short following Brennan Johnson’s move to Crystal Palace. The Wales international left Spurs for £35m earlier this week in a club-record deal for Oliver Glasner’s side.
Johnson has made only six league starts for Spurs this season, scoring two goals in the first two games of the campaign, including a 2-0 win over Man City.
The wide forward is expected to be available for Palace’s visit to Newcastle United on Sunday, where Glasner’s side will be looking to bounce back after failing to win their last four games.
Thomas Frank Under Pressure
Thomas Frank is under pressure at Tottenham following a difficult first half of the Premier League season, with just seven wins from his first 19 games.