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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £86m deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, according to reports coming out of the winger's home country.

Tottenham have been pursuing the Brazil international all summer, having failed to land him 12 months ago, but they have struggled to make a quick breakthrough in negotiations with their Premier League rivals.

Fabrizio Romano told GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast on Wednesday that Roberto De Zerbi wants to add three attacking players to his squad before the September 1 transfer deadline, with Savinho one of three names on their priority list.

David Ornstein also revealed on Wednesday that Spurs are also in talks with City over a move for striker Omar Marmoush, as the north London outfit look to wrap up a double raid on the eight-time Premier League champions.

Even if they sign both Savinho and Marmoush, Tottenham also want to add Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo to their frontline as well, as they look to soar up the standings after finishing 17th in successive seasons.

According to Brazilian outlet Ge Globo, Spurs are now closing in on a record-breaking deal to sign Savinho from City in a deal worth €100m (£86m).

The deal is expected to go through this week, with Tottenham now facing a race against time to register the 22-year-old in time for him to face Brentford in their opening league match of the season on Saturday.

The fee is a record sale for City, whose current highest is the €75m they got when they sold Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid.

The report adds that the expectation is that the Brazilian will soon get the green light to travel for a medical, while Spurs also hope to wrap up a deal for Marmoush.

Huge Fee, but Savinho Might Just be Worth it

While Savinho is yet to show up in the Premier League on a consistent basis, there is something about him that suggests he could explode at any minute at this level of football.

There is a reason why City signed him in the first place, why Pep Guardiola was often glowing in his admiration for the young Brazilian, and why Tottenham have tried to sign him for more than 12 months.

Speaking about Savinho in August 2025, Guardiola said:

I am only concerned right now that Savinho will be with us for the rest of the season and hopefully many years, because of the potential he has at 21. He has to improve in final positions but he is an extraordinary player.

Guardiola clearly knows a player when he sees one, and injury issues certainly didn't help Savinho last season as he looked to make a big breakthrough in City's first team.

Nevertheless, the Brazilian did register 13 assists in his first campaign in the Premier League, and if he can begin to reproduce that form for Spurs he could be a huge addition to their frontline.

A speedy dribble who can play on either flank, the versatile forward looks to be the perfect player for De Zerbi's system, and shows why Spurs have pushed for so long to get a deal over the line.

£86m seems like a lot right now, but if Savinho fulfills his potential it could be seen as a great deal in a few years time.

Tottenham and Al Hilal are in a two-way battle to sign Pedro Neto if he leaves Chelsea this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The winger only joined Chelsea from Wolves in a £54m deal in August 2024 but he has been linked with a transfer away from Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham are lacking in attacking options at present and are looking to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi's squad for the new season after back-to-back 17th place finishes.

Amid the north London club's interest in the Portugal international, their priority first and foremost when it comes to bringing in a winger is a deal for Manchester City star Savinho.

Savinho may be involved in a double deal between Spurs and City as Omar Marmoush could also be heading to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they are currently working on a deal for the duo.

When it comes to Neto, any interested club will have to shell out big money for the attacker as Chelsea value him at £100m.

Speaking on GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast, transfer expert Romano provided the latest news on Neto's Chelsea future and also mentioned that Manchester City had looked at the player but decided against him as they were put off by his high fee.

I think it's between Spurs and Al Hilal in this moment for Pedro Neto. Pedro Neto is on Spurs' list, but again the priority is Savinho.

"Then Al Hilal is also a possibility. Al Hilal made contact with his agent. Al Hilal are interested in the player. So these two names are going to keep us busy in the next days, Pedro Neto and Savinho.

"Manchester City also spoke to the agent a few weeks ago. They were interested because if Savinho goes to Tottenham, it was a possibility to consider Pedro Neto as an alternative. But Man City believed that the valuation made by Chelsea is way too high.

"Chelsea points at £100m. I think at the end it's going to be less than this, but still too much for Manchester City. And so I think it's between Al Hilal and Tottenham."

Tottenham's dream attack

Tottenham made such a quick start to the summer transfer window with six new additions but things have slowed down of late.

Attack is very much a priority in what remains of the transfer window as the club look to hand De Zerbi a new-look attack which can shoot them to success.

A double deal for Savinho and Marmoush would instantly give them an attacking upgrade and potentially transform a team that struggled for goals last season.

Marmoush would lead the line ahead of Dominic Solanke and Richarlison in Spurs' new-look attack, with Savinho operating from the left flank.

On the right, Mohammed Kudus, who missed the second half of last season through injury, could flourish under De Zerbi and it may be he who joins Savinho and Marmoush in completing the front three.

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to bring three attackers to the club before the September 1 transfer deadline, but there could be another signing on the way in addition to those, Fabrizio Romano has told GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast.

Tottenham have been in negotiations over bringing Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo to London, with the Netherlands international said to be keen on linking up with Roberto De Zerbi in the capital.

It was confirmed on Wednesday evening by David Ornstein that Spurs are also advancing in talks over a double deal to sign Manchester City duo Savinho and Omar Marmoush, as De Zerbi looks to add a new striker to his squad alongside two wingers.

Should Marmoush complete a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it would surely raise further doubts over the future of Richarlison, with the Brazilian recently linked with a move to former club, Everton.

While three attackers are the priority, there are still some areas in De Zerbi's squad that look to need bolstering, even though the north London outfit's defence and midfield have been transformed after their summer business.

One of those positions is right-back, after Djed Spence completed a move to Inter Milan, with Pedro Porro having little competition for his spot.

The likes of Archie Gray can play there if needed, but it would be no surprise if they look at bringing in another option too.

Romano has confirmed that Tottenham are considering doing exactly that, speaking on the latest episode of Market Madness on Wednesday. He said:

Then let's see for the full backs. Maybe if an opportunity appears on the market, Tottenham could be interested after Djed Spence left the club, but that's not a guaranteed signing yet.

Who Could Tottenham Target at Left-Back?

Links with right-backs have been present throughout the summer amid rumours that Spence would leave the club, so we already know some of the players Tottenham could look at in the closing days of the window.

According to top Spurs source Paul O'Keefe on X, Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz is one of their targets, while they have also been linked with a move for Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams previously.

Links with two more Premier League players is unsurprising, given all of their additions so far, plus the three they are currently in talks to sign, have all played in the English top flight.

Williams is coming off of an impressive 2025-26 season with Forest, where he was named player of the season after making 37 Premier League appearances throughout the campaign.

The Wales international put up some impressive numbers, but there is no doubt that Munoz performed at a higher level across many different metrics, both attacking and defending.

Spurs have two more things to consider also, with the first being that this signing will likely be a back-up player to World Cup winner Porro this season.

In addition, while Munoz largely outperformed Williams last season, he is also six years older than the Welshman, and the north London outfit must decide whether they want a player who could have a longer career with them.

Tottenham Hotspur are currently undergoing a major summer of change, and it now looks likely that there will be yet another big departure before the transfer window slams shut.

Spurs have made six signings so far, bringing in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali, while Luka Vuskovic, Djed Spence, Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin, Will Lankshear, Manor Solomon, and Guglielmo Vicario have all departed the club.

The club are now in advanced talks over a double deal to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Man City to strengthen the attack, while Cody Gakpo is also a target, but it means that there will likely be more departures too, as the club look to balance the books.

One star who has been regularly linked with a move away this summer is midfielder Lucas Bergvall, with Brighton and Nottingham Forest linked, while Newcastle have made him their prime target, despite having an offer rejected earlier in the window.

However, reports have since suggested that De Zerbi is keen to keep the Swede, and has held talks to convince him to at least wait until January to reassess the situation.

"There will be a big competition to play because, at the end, I think we will be two players for each position. If he wants to stay, I will be happy." - De Zerbi on Bergvall

But with Fernandes, Tonali, Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Conor Gallagher likely making up the manager's midfield options for the season, it means that Pape Matar Sarr may have already played his final game for the club.

£50m Sarr Has No Spurs Future

Reports have suggested that Spurs have put a £50m asking price on the Senegal international, and they have received enquiries from Saudi Arabia, Brentford, and Aston Villa about his availability.

Sarr has also been a reliable servant, but with limited game time this season and the transfer business the club has done, he's way down the pecking order. De Zerbi has clearly made his mind up on the midfield too, with Sarr featuring for just 87 minutes during pre-season - less than every other midfield option in the squad.

De Zerbi's decision to keep two players for each position means it would be a long way back for him, and it now looks clear that he has already played his final game for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur are advancing in talks to seal a double deal for Man City forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, according to David Ornstein.

Spurs have already made six signings so far this summer, bringing in goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, defenders Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke, alongside midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.

But manager Roberto De Zerbi stated that he felt that was only 60% of the club's business that needed to be done in this window, and it has now emerged that the club are pushing hard to make big changes to their forward line too.

Man City star Savinho has emerged as a top target, with talks ongoing over a deal that could reach £85m, while Liverpool star Cody Gakpo is also understood to be someone who is liked by the club, with the player also keen on a move to north London.

However, a third addition is also wanted by De Zerbi, and it has now emerged that the club are in advanced talks with Man City over a double deal for Marmoush and Savinho.

Nothing is finalised at this stage, however, talks are understood to be advancing. 27-year-old Marmoush is considered likely to leave the Etihad this summer, and Spurs are now pushing ahead to make him part of De Zerbi's squad.

Marmoush joined Man City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 on a four-and-a-half-year contract, worth a reported £250,000-a-week. But he has struggled for regular first-team football since his arrival, finding himself behind Erling Haaland in the pecking order, which means he was restricted to just 700 minutes of Premier League action last season.

With Enzo Maresca now at the helm at the Etihad Stadium, it's unclear if he remains in the manager's plans for the upcoming season or if City would be willing to let him leave in the final weeks of the window.

'Unbelievable' Marmoush Ready to Make a Difference

Marmoush's start to life in the Premier League was exhilarating, but he has since struggled to find a rhythm and fitness that has got the best out of him.

But speaking in January after he returned from the African Cup of Nations, former manager Pep Guardiola praised him as 'unbelievable' and 'special'.

“Last season when he arrived for three months he was unbelievable; without him it would not be possible to qualify for the Champions League and reach the FA Cup final,” said Guardiola.

“He’s a special player, not old ,not young but he has margin to improve.

“His dynamic energy and runs are really good. I see him more as a striker not a proper winger. He’s a guy for transition actions.

Tottenham Hotspur want to make at least three signings before the summer transfer window closes, Fabrizio Romano has told GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast.

Tottenham were the busiest Premier League club in the market earlier in the summer, completing six new arrivals by the beginning of July.

After transforming their defence and midfield in the early weeks of the window, business has slowed down as Spurs look to add two new wingers to Roberto De Zerbi's squad, with their Premier League season opener against Brentford just days away.

It is no secret that the north London outfit want to add Savinho and Cody Gakpo to their squad from Manchester City and Liverpool respectively before the September 1 deadline, but they are yet to make a breakthrough in talks with their two top flight rivals over a deal.

City and Liverpool are both looking to sign replacements before they consider letting the duo leave for Tottenham, but Romano is confident that they will get the business done that they want to do, as well as one more attacking addition.

Speaking exclusively on the latest episode of GMS' Market Madness podcast on Wednesday afternoon, Romano said:

I think, for sure, up front I expect three signings. So I expect two wingers and an attacker. I keep saying that, and that's the feeling. I think Tottenham will get the three players. Then [it] obviously depends on negotiations, but that's the idea.

"So Savinho is the priority. Pedro Neto is the back-up if Savinho is not happening. So it's between these two.

"Cody Gakpo is a deal that they want to make happen, and there are daily conversations about that. And the player is also open to joining.

"Then we have to see what they decide to do in terms of [a] central striker. So there is also some conversation about that."

Which Striker Could Tottenham Target?

While it is clear that Tottenham want to land two of Savinho, Gakpo and Neto for the wing positions in the coming weeks, their pursuit of a striker is less definitive.

Spurs have been linked with a number of strikers in recent weeks, but there has been no standout candidate for their preferred their centre-forward target.

The north London outfit were said to be plotting a move for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi earlier in the summer, before the Frenchman suffered an injury that could keep him on the sidelines for up to four months.

Tottenham had been linked with a move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, although a deal for the USA international has been played down by GMS sources.

In terms of other names linked, there are the following:

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

Endrick (Real Madrid)

Igor Mantanovic (SC Freiburg)

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)

Tottenham must now decide whether they are going to firm up interest in any of those four players, or look elsewhere, with Savinho's Man City teammate Omar Marmoush another player mentioned as a target in recent weeks.

If Spurs and De Zerbi are looking for a player who they know is a good goalscorer and will immediately adapt to life in the Premier League, then a move for Toney could be the best shout.

The England international is proven at this level after his exploits with Brentford, while he has been in outstanding form for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, with 72 goals in 94 games.

While Osimhen would be attractive, he has no experience of playing in the Premier League and his wages are said to be a huge obstacle to any potential deal, GMS understands.

Tottenham Hotspur have told Liverpool that they will bid for Cody Gakpo once the Merseyside outfit finalises a move for Bradley Barcola.

It's set to be a busy end to the transfer window at Anfield. The Reds have already recruited Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz but Andoni Iraola is yet to add an experienced forward to his front line following the departure of Mohamed Salah.

All signs point towards that being Paris Saint-Germain star Barcola, who has refused to sign a new deal at the Parc des Princes and subsequently been left out of the matchday squad by Luis Enrique. The Frenchman's arrival at Liverpool could trigger the sale of Gakpo.

Tottenham Hotspur prepare £70m Liverpool bid

Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof has provided the latest on Gakpo's future when speaking to The Redmen TV. The reporter claims that discussions about the player are already underway behind the scenes between Liverpool and Tottenham.

The things that I've heard around the player and Tottenham Hotspur is that he's open to the move. Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world, so he's not desperate to leave, but when they come over and make him a star player and all the things are set up... I think it could be a very quick transfer.

"Spurs have already announced to Liverpool that they are coming in with a bid when Barcola or another striker is coming in [to Anfield].

"They already know what Liverpool are demanding, around £70million. With Barcola already coming in - and Barcola is not coming for the bench, he's coming to play on the left wing."

Gakpo made 52 appearances across all competitions last season under Arne Slot, and managed just nine goals and six assists across those outings. Those 15 goal contributions were a fall from the 25 the winger hit over the 2024/25 campaign.

Cody Gakpo goal contributions at Liverpool:

The £250,000-a-week forward enjoyed an impressive World Cup with three goals and an assist for the Netherlands, but faces serious competition on the left flank should Barcola arrive at Liverpool. Iraola also has rising star Munoz competing for a place, following his £34.5 million move from Osasuna.

Those arrivals are believed to have led to Gakpo believing his long-term future is not at Liverpool and, while he will not press the club for an exit this summer, the chance to be a starting XI shoo-in under Roberto De Zerbi is a tempting prospect.

It would be another marquee addition for Tottenham, who have already spent considerably over £200 million on Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke this summer.

Spurs spent significant sums on Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Mathys Tel last summer but the trio of forwards failed to impress as the North London side flirted with relegation under Thomas Frank.

Gakpo only signed a new deal with Liverpool last year and is under contract at Anfield until 2030. The Reds paid around £40 million to sign the player from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.

Tottenham remain interested in signing Pedro Neto from Chelsea, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

But they will only make a move late in the summer transfer window if a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City does not come to fruition.

Spurs are in the market for forward signings late in the window, having added defensive and midfield cover early on this summer. Savinho is one of their top priorities, with a move for Liverpool's Dutch frontman Cody Gakpo also on the cards.

Tottenham are looking to make three more signings in forward areas before the transfer window closes, with Savinho and Gakpo understood to be two of those, with a new No.9 another priority.

City are thought to want a fee in the region of £85million for Savinho, with Liverpool looking for around £70million for Gakpo, if they sell, something they are reluctant to do.

Looking at the stats above, Savinho has time on his side when it comes to getting up to the levels a top Premier League club would expect, particularly when it comes to goals, but one thing that does stand out is the number of assists he already has in 53 Premier League appearances.

The City star only has six fewer assists than Gakpo, despite playing 74 fewer matches in the English top flight.

Spurs have been chasing Savinho for more than a year now and with deadline day edging ever closer, there are concerns about a deal getting over the line at all.

Chelsea star Neto stands out above Savinho and Gakpo

And Neto could be a valid option if the transfer falls through. The Chelsea star has fewer Premier League goals (20) than Gakpo in 53 more appearances, but almost double the number of assists of the Dutchman (35).

However, he will not come cheap, with Chelsea placing a near £100million price tag on his shoulders, according to BBC journalist Nizaar Kinsella.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "In terms of wingers, I think we should keep close eye on the situation of Pedro Neto, because a few weeks ago Manchester City called, but believing that the price is too high.

Tottenham have Pedro Neto on their list if the Savinho deal doesn't happen, so Pedro Neto is on Tottenham list and remains on Tottenham list in case something happens and Savinho doesn't join.

But Spurs would have competition from abroad if they were to make a move for Neto, with Romano saying: "And then Pedro Neto is on the list at Al-Hilal as a possibility. Also in this case, depending on opportunities, he is not the only name for Al-Hilal but is a name. So let's see about this domino of wingers.

"But for sure, Pedro Neto is one to watch."

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting an ambitious move to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Illia Zabarnyi, after captain Cristian Romero completed his move away from the club.

Tottenham now have a decision to make over whether they replace the Argentina international or not, with fellow centre-backs Radu Dragusin and Ashley Phillips also departing the club this summer.

Spurs have already signed Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke to boost Roberto De Zerbi's central defensive options, with Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies the other options able to play there.

That might be seen as being enough depth, given one of Senesi and Van Hecke are unlikely to start ahead of Van de Ven, but the north London outfit will also always be open to adding the very best players to a squad they want to launch up the Premier League table again after successive 17th-placed finishes.

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are showing interest in an ambitious move for PSG centre-back Zabarnyi, who only joined the Champions League holders last summer from Bournemouth.

Despite that, a move away from the Parc des Princes remains a possibility for the Ukraine international, although he could be forced to wait for other dominoes to fall first before an exit can materialise.

With Chelsea and Liverpool both showing previous interest but both currently not in the market for new centre-backs, there could be an opportunity for Spurs.

Zabarnyi Would be a Better Signing Than Tonali

Tottenham have made some hugely ambitious moves in the summer transfer market, especially given they only avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day last term.

Breaking their transfer record twice in a matter of days to sign Mateus Fernandes and then Sandro Tonali is proof of that, and they look well set up - in defence and midfield at least - to push for the European spots again next term.

De Zerbi wants to strengthen his attack next with Savinho and Cody Gakpo two key targets, but adding Zabarnyi to his backline would be a touch of genius.

PSG are the best team in Europe right now, and the Ukrainian centre-back started 26 of their Ligue 1 matches last term as they won the title.

Speaking after his PSG debut against Nantes, Luis Enrique said:

His technical and physical condition is perfect for the style of play I like. He's comfortable with the ball. And without it, he usually wins it back. He's had a very good game.

The 23-year-old was also part of a squad that won the Champions League for the second consecutive year, with that experience something that could prove invaluable to a Tottenham team who want to be on the up and ambitious again.

Zabarnyi now has that winning feeling and mentality that can be so attractive in a player, and he will have that hunger to keep winning titles and medals now.

Tonali is a great player and a great signing for Tottenham, don't get us wrong. But there is a reason why PSG signed Zabarnyi and Luis Enrique has shown big trust in him, and it's because he is a top operator who oozes class.

The quality and added competition he would bring at centre-back, with Tottenham's defence a real weakness in recent years, could be another game-changer for De Zerbi.

Newcastle United have reportedly made Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall their prime target to strengthen their midfield this summer.

The Magpies have been rocked this summer after losing Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes to Spurs and Arsenal, respectively, while Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier, and Eddie Howe have also all departed since the end of last season, with Matthias Jaissle stepping into the dugout.

The club had been looking at bringing the Sweden international into the club prior to Howe's departure, with a £46m bid rejected by the north London side, despite the player having asked to leave for more regular football elsewhere.

But after Howe departed St James' Park, there were question marks about whether they would continue to pursue their interest, while there were some suggestions that Roberto De Zerbi may have been able to convince him to stay until January.

However, according to The Sun, new boss Jaissle has come into Newcastle and has made the 20-year-old central midfielder a prime target to help with his midfield rebuild in this transfer window.

Tottenham are understood to value Bergvall in excess of £50m, and Newcastle must decide whether they will be willing to match that asking price to get a deal done, amid competition from the likes of Brighton and Nottingham Forest.

De Zerbi Wants Bergvall to Stay

Speaking earlier in the summer, De Zerbi made it clear that he wanted Bergvall to stay at the club, but also that he wouldn't stand in the Swede's way if he wanted to leave.

"I said 'Who doesn't want to stay in Tottenham, who is not happy, is not proud to stay here, has to leave'. I want proud players who are happy to stay here and to go on the pitch at Tottenham Stadium with a big motivation," he said.

"If you think also in the World Cup, the motivation makes the difference. The motivation is to be happy to stay in one team.

"I have not spoken with Lucas [Bergvall] yet, I will in the next days. And we will make the best decision for the club, for Lucas, for me, for every one of us. Without problems, Lucas is a big, big talent. There will be a big competition to play because, at the end, I think we will be two players for each position. If he wants to stay, I will be happy.

"Otherwise, we have to find a new solution with Johan Lange, with Vinai (Venkatesham). It's not my business after the decision to leave (if that happens)."

Since then, Bergvall has been a regular in pre-season, racking up 274 minutes across Tottenham's eight pre-season games. That was less than only eight other players.

Little Known Rule Plays Part in Deal

Newcastle's interest in Bergvall is long-standing this summer, and it has now emerged that they may have been forced to wait to push for his signing due to a little-known rule that has come into effect in this transfer window.

Under the newly enforced regulations from FIFA, if two clubs buy and sell from one another within a 45-day window, the transactions are officially classed as a 'swap deal' for accounting purposes. That will have had a big impact on Newcastle's books, considering they needed to sell to help balance them.

As of today (August 18), 43 days have passed since that deal went through, meaning the Magpies are all-but in the clear to get a deal done if they want to.