While Tottenham have not given up on Savinho yet, they have identified an alternative for the Brazilian, fearing Manchester City will continue to block his move to N17.
Some sources have indicated that Tottenham are prepared to do everything in their power to land Savinho after missing out on Eberechi Eze.
However, a move for the 21-year-old is proving difficult for Spurs as Man City are continuing to block Savinho’s departure.
It was reported earlier this month by Paul O’Keefe Tottenham are considering Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative for Savinho, and this has now been backed up by another transfer insider.
Maghnes Akliouche would be cheaper than Savinho
It was recently reported by L’Equipe that Monaco want €70m (£60m) for Maghnes Akliouche this summer.
The outlet added that the 23-year-old may stay put at Monaco since none of his suitors are willing to meet the price tag.
However, O’Rourke has said that the feeling at Hotspur Way is that the versatile French attacker would be a cheaper option than the Man City man.
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O’Rourke told Football Insider: “[Tottenham] have shown interest in Savinho at Manchester City, but City have rebuffed their interest so far, saying they don’t want to lose Savinho. They’re trying to price the Brazilian out of a move, so Tottenham are looking at potential alternatives to him.
“The one that seems to be catching their eye at the minute is Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche, a 23-year-old who is a very talented young player, and would be a cheaper alternative to Savinho as well.”
Could Tottenham sign both Akliouche and Savinho?
While O’Rourke and other sources seem to suggest that Akliouche is a backup for Savinho, the reality is that they are both different players.
While the Monaco man can play on the right, he arguably does his best work as a number ten rather than on the flanks.
That is perhaps why some sources have suggested that Spurs had made advances towards Akliouche after being snubbed by Eze. The possibility of Tottenham making moves for both the Moncao and Man City stars cannot be ruled out.