TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur still believe a deal to sign Savinho is possible, despite Manchester City’s reluctance to sell.
The North Londoners’ summer transfer window hasn’t quite gone to plan.
Daniel Levy tried to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, but that deal didn’t go through, while Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze was hijacked by Arsenal in the 11th hour.
Spurs are working on other deals now, and they are pushing for Savinho.
Tottenham still think they can sign Savinho from Manchester City
Savinho has been on Tottenham’s radar for a few weeks now.
Spurs allowed Son Heung-min to leave the club earlier this summer, while James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are both out with serious injuries.
New signing Mohamed Kudus can play in a central role to replace the injured duo, but that would mean Tottenham need another wide option.
Spurs are really keen to sign Savinho, but Manchester City do not want to sell him in this window – they have made that very clear.
However, sources have told TBR that the Brazilian is ready to join Tottenham, which is why the Europa League winners believe this move is still possible.
TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, said: “I am told that Spurs are trying again for Savinho as they know the player wants to join them.
“We have less than two weeks left, so this is not easy to do, but they are going to keep trying for a few days. Spurs think it is possible!”
Savinho, hailed as ‘unpredictable’ by Manchester City expert Srinivas Sadhanand, still has four years left on his contract at the Etihad.
Manchester City are keeping tabs on Savinho’s potential replacement
Pep Guardiola claimed recently that he hopes Savinho will stay at Manchester City for many years, but the Spaniard admitted that it is down to the player.
If Tottenham can agree a fee with the eight-time Premier League champions, this deal will happen, and Guardiola’s men have a plan in place to replace him.
TBR can confirm that Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes, who has fallen down the pecking order under Xabi Alonso, is being viewed by Manchester City as a potential option in case Savinho leaves.