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The Tottenham Hotspur head coach is speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of the Carabao Cup second round clash against Charlton

Roberto De Zerbi has a new Tottenham signing to speak about at his press conference on Tuesday ahead of the Carabao Cup second round match against Charlton.

Spurs wrapped up the deal for Savio from Manchester City for £75million, with another £10million in add-ons, to become the club's seventh signing of the summer. The north London outfit have now committed £319million to the transfer market with more to come before it closes, while Tottenham have also shifted plenty out of the door to balance the squad and the books.

De Zerbi would like to add Savio's City team-mate Omar Marmoush to his squad while Liverpool's Cody Gakpo is also on his wishlist.

First up though, the Lilywhites must put Saturday's dreadful display at Brentford in their Premier League opener behind them and they have the opportunity against Championship side Charlton in the Carabao Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night.

Our Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold is among those putting the questions to De Zerbi on Tuesday. Scroll down for his latest updates from the press conference at Hotspur Way.

Here's every word De Zerbi said

We've got every word Roberto De Zerbi just said on Savio, more transfers to come, Luca Williams-Barnett, injury news, Maddison, Van de Ven, Kudus latest, if he spoke to Lucas Bergvall after Brentford, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and more. Click right here to read the full transcript or scroll down for some highlights.

De Zerbi on Solanke

He's another important player but we stayed up with Richarlison last season. I also love him, but he has to play much better than against Brentford. Against Brentford, every one of us made mistakes, me first as always. But we need the striker to hold the ball when the opposition go man to man. But, Solanke is another important player.

The importance of the Carabao Cup

For me it's like the Premier League. We are not in the position to make differences. We need to get used to winning the matches. We have to change the mood. We can because we already did last season. Six games, three wins, two draws and one defeat to Chelsea. I heard last season we can't win the game because the last game we won was in December. I think the environment has to change, the players inside and the people inside have to change this mentality. It's a challenge. When I said we have to become a team it's about this. The quality of the players we had enough of against Brentford to do much better.

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Did De Zerbi speak to Lucas Bergvall on Saturday?

He already knows he didn't play a great game, but this game for Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Mathys Tel and Mikey Moore is the right step to become better and better. The young players have not got the experience and you need to pass through this type of experience. It's a normal step. Maybe one or two together is better than four together.

Are Spurs close to another signing?

I don't know. It's not right to talk about the players in other teams. It's a crazy market. We are working very well in the transfer market. I don't know if some player leaves or some people joins.

The Spurs boss on Savinho

In terms of one-to-one, he's one of the best players, can play on either side.

If you analyse the best wingers in the world they score 10-15 goals a season and he has the qualities. Maybe it's a habit and he had to get the habit. We need to increase the chances to score. The best teams score lots of goals.

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De Zerbi on team news

Micky van de Ven comes on the bench. Pedro Porro will be on the bench. Solanke is available to play. Savio I don't know if he's ready to play if everything is ok to play or on the bench. Great news to have Van de Ven and Pedro Porro. Kudus is not ready yet. Maddison suffered a small injury in the shoulder.

Savinho's first words

While we wait for Roberto De Zerbi to arrive, here's what Savinho said upon completing his move to Tottenham.

It's taken a while but I'm very happy to be here. It's a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world. As soon as I spoke to the head coach I knew I had to come. He told me he wants to help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can do that together, as a team.

Awaiting De Zerbi arrival

The Tottenham boss should be with us shortly!

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Here are our Tottenham talking points

You can read our Tottenham talking points on that mess at Brentford, why it shouldn't happen again, what disappointed me most, Luca Williams-Barnett's unfortunate moment, the transfer tonic required, De Zerbi's Bergvall situation, Savinho and Marmoush, Kudus and more by going right here.

Here's what De Zerbi said last time

We've got every word Roberto De Zerbi said on Saturday about why he knew a week ago that Spurs would struggle today, why he also knew Lucas Bergvall would have a tough day but had to pick him, Archie Gray's performance and what needs to happen at Tottenham. You can read that full transcript by clicking right here.

Spurs have a new signing

The Brazilian has made one small request upon completing his £85million transfer from City and you can read about that by going right here.

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Tottenham transfer news as £85m signing confirmed and Gakpo latest  Football London

Savinho is the latest fresh face to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Roberto De Zerbi's first-team overhaul continues - with the Brazilian's squad number for the season released

Savinho will wear number 17 at Tottenham Hotspur for the season, having arrived in a £75million move from Manchester City.

The Brazilian winger has also changed the name displayed on the back of his shirt to read Savio for the season, as opposed to Savinho.

The 22-year-old, whose full name is Savio Moreira de Oliveira, has joined the Lilywhites on a long-term contract, and will hope to hit the ground running during the club's tough test against Newcastle United on home soil in the Premier League on Saturday, August 29.

While Spurs first face Charlton Athletic in the second round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, Savinho is anticipated to miss the fixture as a result of just arriving in North London, having not trained with the rest of Roberto De Zerbi's first-team.

Spurs announced the signing of Savinho on Tuesday morning, as a summer of big spending rolls on.

A statement from the club read: " An exciting and pacey winger, the 22-year-old Brazil international joins us after two seasons with Manchester City.

"Born in Sao Mateus, Brazil, Savio signed for the youth team of Atletico Mineiro, earning his professional debut at just 16 years of age in August, 2020. In his second season with the senior side, the winger helped the team secure a historic domestic treble.

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"After 35 senior appearances and two goals for Atletico Mineiro, Savio headed to France to sign for Troyes before joining PSV Eindhoven on loan in 2022/23.

"A second loan spell followed the year after with a move to Girona and this sparked a breakthrough season for the young attacker. Across an outstanding season he completed 104 dribbles, 18 more than any other player in La Liga.

"An impressive campaign saw the Spanish side finish third in the league, their highest-ever finish, and secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. A key part of the historic season, Savio ended his loan spell with Girona with 41 appearances and 11 goals.

"In July, 2024, he earned a move to Manchester City and made his debut in the FA Community Shield the following month. A Premier League debut followed shortly after, with a first UEFA Champions League goal coming in January, 2025.

"Savio made 84 appearances, scoring seven goals, for Manchester City and was part of the team that secured a domestic cup double earlier this year, as City won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

"After featuring for his country’s youth teams across a number of age groups, he earned his first call-up to Brazil’s senior squad in March, 2024, making his debut in the same month against England in a 1-0 victory at Wembley Stadium. Later representing his nation at the 2024 Copa America, he has 13 caps and one goal for the Selecao to date. Welcome, Savio!"

Speaking about the move, Savinho added: "It's taken a while but I'm very happy to be here. It's a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world.

"As soon as I spoke to the head coach I knew I had to come. He told me he wants to help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can do that together, as a team."

Roberto De Zerbi, meanwhile, said: "Savio is a player who brings energy, imagination and quality in wide positions. He has the courage to attack defenders and the ability to change a game with his creativity.

"We’re very pleased to have him with us, and I’m looking forward to working with him, helping him continue to grow and seeing him bring his personality to the team."

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Tottenham Hotspur need to take immediate action if they want to boost Roberto De Zerbi's chances of winning some silverware this season.

Tottenham Hotspur are in a race against time to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush. The Manchester City duo could make their debuts for the Lilywhites as soon as Wednesday night, when Roberto De Zerbi's side hosts Charlton Athletic in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

football.london understands that Spurs are interested in signing Savinho and Marmoush, who both face uncertain futures at the Etihad Stadium. Talks have been progressing between Tottenham and Manchester City as Johan Lange looks to finally get his hands on an attack-minded player, having only signed three defenders, two midfielders, and a goalkeeper this summer.

The Lilywhites are long admirers of Savinho, and there was first hope at Hotspur Way that a deal could be struck during the pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia. Last month, football.london also reported that De Zerbi was a big fan of Marmoush.

As it stands, it remains to be seen whether Spurs manage to get both deals over the line. Tottenham, of course, have until 11pm on Tuesday, September 1, when the summer transfer window slams shut, to secure their signatures.

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But if Lange wants to see the Manchester City duo in action on Wednesday night, when the Lilywhites face Charlton in the Carabao Cup, then he'll need to register them by midday on Tuesday.

EFL rules state: "Documents have to be submitted prior to 12 noon on the day prior to the date of the relevant match. So, for matches to be played on Tuesday, 3 February, forms will have to be received prior to 12 noon on deadline day.

"Any applications received after 12 noon on deadline day (and before the window closes) will still be processed, but players will not be eligible until Wednesday, 4 February."

The same registration rules apply in the Premier League. So, if Tottenham were to want Savinho and Marmoush available to play against Newcastle United on Saturday, August 29, they would need to register the duo by midday on Friday, August 28.

Speaking to reporters following a disappointing defeat to Brentford on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season, De Zerbi conceded there's room for improvement. At the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the Spurs boss said: "For many reasons, I think we are not a team yet.

"We are not at the right point in physical condition. But no excuse. When you are building a new project, I don’t want time, but we have to pass through these problems.

"I believe in my players, my club and myself. I think we are working well, but we are late for the start of the Premier League. It’s a step we have to improve quickly.

"We could fight stronger than we did today, and we lost too many duels. The target is to become a team. To find the spirit, the soul, is a process."

Although Tottenham may not necessarily need Savinho and Marmoush to overcome Charlton, having the Manchester City duo in the squad would give De Zerbi a huge boost as he looks to mark his first full season in charge with a trophy...

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