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After being perpetually linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, it seems like Savinho could end up staying at Manchester City.

Manchester City have decided to keep Savinho but by doing so, Pep Guardiola’s interest in signing Rodrygo could be rendered futile.

The Sky Blues’ plan was to only make a move for the Real Madrid winger in case his fellow Brazilian departed the Etihad Stadium.

While some Manchester City fans are delighted that Savinho could stay put, others are equally disappointed as they were desperate for Rodrygo’s potential arrival.

Fans react after Savinho to Tottenham and Rodrygo to Man City moves are off

One Manchester City fan is happy about Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho being off as he believes the 21-year-old is better than Rodrygo, even if he lacks the latter’s ruthlessness in front of goal: “Savinho is a better baller than Rodrygo. I only wanted Rodrygo because of the finishes, I still believe he can unlock that or rather he really can. Maybe, Pep [Guardiola] is not playing him correctly, all his amazing goals always come from the left [wing]…so Pep should be playing him there.”

A second City supporter feels that the youngster could improve his finishing and turn into a top player, writing: “Finishing issues are fixable.. remember pre-[Carlo] Ancelotti Vinicius? If the floor is high (ability to get a lot of shots), more often than not, the player ends up scoring a lot of goals.”

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A third Manchester City fan claimed that Savinho has the potential to become an even superior player to Rodrygo, explaining: “Genuinely believe he has a higher ceiling than [Jeremy] Doku, if he puts his head down and works, he can become as good as Rodrygo in the next one, two years.”

However, other fans believe the opposite, with one fan claiming that despite the former Troyes winger being talented, the 24-year-old would have been a massive upgrade on him: “Rodrygo over him any day, I’d take Mcatee over Savinho. He looks the part but I just can’t see it happening at City.”

Another frustrated fan claimed that City have made an error in judgement by stopping their pursuit for Rodrygo, who Pep Guardiola admires by writing: “The one player in our history that we’ve actually been offered good money for the only time ever we decide instead of granting him his wish to leave we’ll keep hold of him. We saw against Wolves that Savinho is redundant now at this club, Rodrygo for an extra £20 million would be a star.”

Finally, a sixth fan claimed that if Manchester City go through with their decision not to sign Rodrygo, regardless of Savinho potentially staying, it could cost them in the Premier League title race: “I’d be gutted if this one doesn’t happen, I think it’s the difference between title and no title.”

The fans are divided and all eyes will be on the latter to perform if he stays at City this summer.

Savinho to Tottenham move could be off due to one big reason

Manchester City were always keen on keeping Savinho until Tottenham entered the fray, prompting them to target Rodrygo’s signature.

However, it looks like both players have a chance to focus away from potential transfers and instead prioritise becoming the best versions of themselves on the pitch.

Savinho did not speak to Pep Guardiola about his desire to join Tottenham and ultimately, that is perhaps the reason why his potential move as well as Rodrygo’s to Manchester City seem unlikely now.

Fabrizio Romano revealed on Sunday: “If Savinho goes to Pep Guardiola’s office and says, ‘Coach, I want to go. Pep, let me go’, in that case, you’ll remember what happened with Julian Alvarez and other players, Man City could try to find a solution with Tottenham.”

Before the start of the 2025/2026 season, the primary story surrounding Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur was regarding Savinho’s future.

With Savinho being keen to join Tottenham, it seemed like City had no choice but to scour the market to sign a replacement out of nowhere.

Rodrygo was on Manchester City’s radar in what seemed like a sudden domino effect.

Having had a promising first season in a City shirt, it seemed like Savinho would be determined to kick on and have the campaign of his life after being acclimatised to Pep Guardiola’s style of play and Premier League football.

Man City have decided to keep Savinho despite Tottenham interest

Manchester City hoped Savinho would elevate his game this season as well.

However, Savinho’s agents wished he joined Tottenham before the summer transfer window came to an end as they intended to fly to Europe to get a deal over the line.

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Journalist Guillem Balague has revealed that Manchester City have decided to keep the 21-year-old.

With Savinho set to stay at the Etihad Stadium, their pursuit to sign Rodrygo is considered off as well as City did not submit an offer to sign the two-time Champions League winner.

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Only time will tell whether Spurs’ chase to sign the youngster is well and truly dead in the water.

Tottenham aimed to bid again to sign Savinho after their latest approach worth £60 million was turned down by Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola admitted he rates Savinho highly and hopes he stays at City for several years, saying on Friday: “I don’t know. If Tottenham, or any other club, wants a player, you should call the club, right? It’s the same like we do! The only thing I’m concerned about today is that Savinho will be with us until all the season, and hopefully for many, many years.”

“Because at 21 years old, with the potential he has, playing a lot of minutes, he has to improve in final decisions, he’s an extraordinary player.”

Savinho’s injury-enforced absence from Manchester City’s squad in their 4-0 win against Wolves was not felt by Pep Guardiola and Co as they put in a statement performance at the Molineux Stadium.

Rayan Cherki lauded Oscar Bobb’s display against Wolves as the Brazilian was not involved in proceedings for City.

With Savinho being open to joining Tottenham Hotspur, perhaps Bobb could be his in-house replacement on the right flank.

However, Spurs have bid twice for the 21-year-old to no avail.

After their initial £42 million bid, Tottenham’s £60 million offer to sign Savinho was rebuffed by Manchester City as well.

Savinho must tell Pep Guardiola he wants to leave Man City to seal Tottenham move

Ultimately, City perhaps do not have much of an incentive to sell Savinho as he remains one of the most gifted youngsters in the Premier League.

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Simultaneously, we confirmed that Pep Guardiola’s side are eyeing Rodrygo in case the former Troyes winger is granted his wish to become a Lilywhites player.

However, Fabrizio Romano claimed on his YouTube channel that unless Savinho tells Guardiola directly that he aims to leave, his potential move to Tottenham could be impacted: “Guys, Man City want Rodrygo. But only if Savinho leaves. Now, the situation at Manchester City is quite clear. If Tottenham put big money, 50, 60, €70 million (£60.4 million) or the bid is more than €70 million or Savinho stays at Manchester City. Manchester City are not desperate to let Savinho go.”

“If Savinho goes to Pep Guardiola’s office and says, ‘Coach, I want to go. Pep, let me go’, in that case, you’ll remember what happened with Julian Alvarez and other players, Man City could try to find a solution with Tottenham.”

The ‘interesting’ clause in Savinho’s contract Tottenham could exploit

Guardiola lets unsettled players leave at will and it seems like the Tottenham target will be no different if he knocks on his door and has an honest conversation about his future. There is a clause in Savinho’s contract, which Will Pugh described as “interesting” as he revealed that the player’s wages will be doubled if he plays 100 games for Manchester City.

Pugh claimed that the highly-rated wideman is keen on a salary hike, which is one of the many reasons why a move to N17 is enticing him and earning more than £45,000 in wages.

It seems like Tottenham Hotspur are desperate to sign Savinho this summer.

Thomas Frank is a huge fan of Savinho, as it is believed that the Dane informed Spurs’ board that he is tailor-made to play in his system.

Considering the Dane worked with Bryan Mbeumo at Brentford, it seems as if he likes direct wingers who are proficient at beating their man.

Pep Guardiola pinpointed Savinho’s “incredible” talent but much like Mbeumo, who scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season, he would be hoping to become more decisive in the final third as well.

Tottenham plan to launch third bid for Savinho

However, young widemen like Savinho take time before mastering their game in the final third.

The former Troyes attacker’s first season in England suggests he could become a star one day.

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Tottenham seem to realise that is the case, bidding R$ 441.6 million (£60.1 million) to sign Savinho, as per journalist Cahe Mota.

However, Manchester City have rejected the Lilywhites’ bid but despite their response, Spurs are set to launch yet another bid to sign him.

Tottenham have a plan B in case their Savinho pursuit fails

Manchester City would like to keep Savinho and hope that he kicks on next season, despite his links to Tottenham.

The Sky Blues have an asking price in place as Manchester City value Savinho at £76 million.

In case they miss out on the youngster’s signature, Tottenham are eyeing Nico Paz.

Whether Savinho starts against Wolves on Saturday could indicate whether he is still in their plans.

Savinho would certainly be taking a brave step if he were to leave Manchester City in favour of a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

History shows that most players who bid farewell to Pep Guardiola’s City side tend to struggle elsewhere, with names like Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and Oleksandr Zinchenko springing to mind.

However, Tottenham have attracted Savinho’s attention and only time will tell whether he is willing to change his mind and stay put at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola views Oscar Bobb as a new signing and the Norwegian, alongside Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku have all played a significant number of games on the right-wing — as the aforementioned quartet could replace the Brazilian if he departs this summer.

Man City hope Savinho kicks on next season

Savinho is a specialist right-winger and perhaps has the highest ceiling of any player at the club in his natural position.

However, Savinho believes he could start regularly at Tottenham despite competing with midfielders like Bobb, Cherki and Foden for a starting berth on the right flank.

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During a Manchester City-centric Q&A session with The Athletic’s journalist Jordan Campbell, a fan asked him his thoughts on Savinho’s links to Tottenham as he initially revealed that the club wish to keep him, claiming: “City want to keep him but Pep’s stance has always been that if any player doesn’t want to be somewhere else, then they are free to leave if a club comes in at the right place.”

Campbell also went on to reveal that City hope that the former Troyes wideman kicks on next season.

“His performance in the second-half against Palermo was really impressive and he looks to have struck up a good understanding with [Tijjani] Reijnders. He started last season well before fading but City are hoping that is him acclimatised and he can kick on this season.”

Pep Guardiola was heard giving Savinho key advice in training

It seems like in training, Pep Guardiola still considers the Brazilian a City player.

So much so that Guardiola shouted at Savinho in training as he advised the Tottenham target to “face the goal” and urged him to be more direct.

As a result, it seems like the Catalan tactician has high hopes for the silky dribbler.

In the aftermath of the 2024/2025 season, Manchester City would have hoped that Savinho has a burning desire to become one of their superstars in the upcoming campaign.

With wingers such as Riyad Mahrez and Leroy Sane not having their finest campaigns during their debut seasons under Pep Guardiola, City may have felt that the same transpired with the Brazilian — who eventually lost his place in the side at the end of last season.

However, Savinho is open to a move to Tottenham Hotspur in a seemingly sudden change of heart from a player who must have spent years trying to catch City’s attention while playing for their sister clubs like Troyes and Girona.

Tottenham are trying to sign Eberechi Eze as well as the 21-year-old to give Thomas Frank all the tools to improve them after Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League last season.

Oscar Bobb’s return may be forcing Savinho to consider Tottenham move

Savinho believes he can play regularly at Tottenham as he aims to nail down a spot in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad and perhaps Oscar Bobb’s return from his fractured leg has forced the former to consider his future.

The Norwegian has impressed on the right-wing in the past as well, particularly during City’s pre-season tour of the United States in 2024, against Manchester United in the FA Community Shield and against Crystal Palace in a 5-2 win last year as well.

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Bernardo Silva described Bobb as “special” and after starting against Palermo in Manchester City’s recent 3-0 win where he looked bright, perhaps Savinho fears for his place in Pep Guardiola’s line-up — despite starting as many as 33 games in all competitions last season.

The Oslo-born technician can play on both flanks as well as in his natural 10 role, giving Guardiola the tactical flexibility to play him as a natural winger and in an inside forward position like Omar Marmoush and Phil Foden.

Pep Guardiola claimed Savinho is a top talent, who is capable of becoming an “extraordinary player” in June — which suggests that the player is in his plans — as he started three matches out of four during the FIFA Club World Cup as well.

The player praised his manager in April as well, with Savinho claiming Guardiola allows him to express himself and play his natural game.

Pep Guardiola’s new stance on Oscar Bobb could worry Savinho

After his return from injury, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola views Bobb as a new signing, which could be a stance that worries Tottenham target Savinho.

Whether Manchester City end up selling Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur after signing him last season would reflect whether Pep Guardiola continues to let go of players who desire to leave at will.

Savinho is open to joining Tottenham but in the past, even Bernardo Silva has been linked with various exits but the Portuguese international ended up staying put at the Etihad Stadium.

Similarly, with the Brazilian showing signs of promise in his debut season, Manchester City could be taking a risk by letting him go.

However, like any top club, the Sky Blues have a contingency plan in place in case the 21-year-old leaves involving Rodrygo, who Pep Guardiola admires.

Man City should not sell Savinho to Tottenham after Harry Kane saga in 2021

Due to how Manchester City spent the summer of 2021 trying to sign Harry Kane and Tottenham refused to part ways with him, they should refuse to sell Savinho to Spurs as well.

Back then, Fabrizio Romano revealed that City were willing to pay €150 million (£129 million) to sign the Englishman despite him having two years left on his deal and yet, the Lilywhites stood firm on their stance not to part ways with him.

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Pep Guardiola took a swipe at Daniel Levy for blocking Manchester City’s pursuit of Kane, saying via Sky Sports: “The club did absolutely everything. We didn’t talk about Tottenham, not even one offer, because they didn’t want to negotiate. It’s understandable. The moment they open the door, maybe we’ll say. But we’re not going to pay £200 million, we tried to negotiate, but the big master of negotiation, Mr. Daniel Levy, we could not do it.”

“He’s a Tottenham player and I wish him all the best to do well in London.”

As things stand, Manchester City’s asking price for Savinho is £76 million and unless Tottenham match their request, they will approve of the transfer.

Aside from the youngster being one of their two natural wingers, making his presence a necessity in their squad, after how the saga involving Kane, who Ederson claimed has “absurd” quality unfolded, they have no reason to do business with Spurs.

Tottenham continue to work to sign Savinho after bidding £42 million for his signature but considering Manchester City’s difficult experience with chairman Daniel Levy, it would be best if they negotiated his potential exit with another club.

Levy knows all too well that past negotiating experience can affect future business. After all, Manchester United and Tottenham still have a sour relationship after the Dimitar Berbatov debacle in 2008, while Levy has never done any sort of transfer business with Chelsea.

Tottenham have a plan B in case Savinho stays at Man City

The fans would perhaps not appreciate the deal either, considering City bid £100 million for Kane and yet, the move did not go through.

Manchester City supporters will be delighted that Tottenham could target Nico Paz in case they are unable to sign Savinho, as Daniel Levy will be keen to hand Thomas Frank another attacker after James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski’s injuries.

Levy has refused to sell players to Chelsea and City could follow his policy. Ultimately, business relationships between clubs are based on previous deals.

After how their pursuit for Kane unfolded when Manchester City were desperate to sign him as the successor to the exiting Sergio Aguero, who remains their greatest-ever striker, it would be justified for them to deem Savinho not for sale to Spurs.

It seems like both Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are working on multiple deals to further bolster their respective squads ahead of next season.

Gianluigi Donnarumma could join Manchester City after having agreed personal terms in principle in the event that Ederson, who Galatasaray are eyeing ends up leaving this summer.

Meanwhile, Tottenham intend to sign Savinho and Eberechi Eze and their pursuit of both players are considered separate deals.

With Manchester City News confirming Rodrygo could succeed Savinho in Pep Guardiola’s side, it is easy to see why both English clubs are making headlines lately.

Man City have been tracking Tottenham target Adam Wharton

Maghnes Akliouche is on Manchester City’s radar as an alternative to the Real Madrid forward as well.

While Carlos Baleba has caught Manchester City’s eye as the Sky Blues continue to be linked with players across multiple positions.

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The Daily Mail have revealed that scouts from Manchester City and Real Madrid have been in attendance at Selhurst Park for months to watch Adam Wharton in action — a player who Tottenham enquired about signing before last season’s FA Cup final.

The 21-year-old has a long list of admirers, including Liverpool and Manchester United as well.

Pep Guardiola’s stance on Adam Wharton

The Englishman is one of the best young midfielders in Europe.

So much so that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Wharton, which could instil the fear within decision-makers at Tottenham that he could push for the Crystal Palace sensation’s addition.

Guardiola said via HaytersTV: “An excellent holding midfielder. He was in the national team already. The impact has been really good coming from the Championship to the Premier League, brilliant left-foot, a really good player.”

The City boss added: “The impact has been really good coming from the Championship to the Premier League, brilliant left-foot, a really good player.”

With less than a month left for the summer transfer window to slam shut, Savinho will have to quickly decide where his future lies.

Savinho is open to joining Tottenham Hotspur but over the next few days is when one will truly discover if he is willing to take the brave step of leaving Manchester City after just one season.

The 21-year-old showed promise during the 2024/2025 campaign, starting in 33 games across all competitions.

However, much like Jerome Boateng, £21 million man, Savinho seems keen to explore new opportunities and in the German’s case, his decision to leave City to join Bayern Munich was a masterstroke.

Tottenham exploring Savinho and Eberechi Eze as separate deals

Savinho will have to take the right decision as players who have departed Pep Guardiola’s Sky Blues side have often declined elsewhere, with Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane being prime examples.

Tottenham bid £43 million to sign Savinho, an approach that was rejected by Manchester City as they are looking to bank in excess of £50 million in the event that they choose to sell the Brazilian.

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Journalist David Ornstein has provided an update around the situation by claiming that Spurs’ pursuit of the youngster and Eberechi Eze this summer are separate deals, as he told Sports Agents: “Tottenham are there as well exploring a deal [for Eze] alongside a deal for Savinho of Manchester City. They’re exploring both separately.”

“They would like to do both if they can which is quite interesting at Tottenham but not to my knowledge advanced on either case yet.”

The big reason why Savinho wants to play under Thomas Frank

Tottenham seem to pulling out the big guns this summer after securing Champions League football.

A key reason why Savinho wishes to play under Thomas Frank is because he believes that the Dane will make him a regular starter at Tottenham.

The Manchester City wonderkid is keen to be a regular starter and prove his worth to Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil have no shortage of wingers within their ranks, with Raphinha and Rodrygo well capable of playing on his favoured right flank and Vinicius Jr as well as Neymar being top-class left-sided wide forwards.

In the 2025/2026 season, Manchester City may consider winning the Premier League as their biggest priority.

Ultimately, the league is the best-possible determinant of the true quality of a side and Pep Guardiola will be hoping that his City team return to becoming the gold standard in English football.

The Catalan manager seems up for the challenge, with Guardiola having an animated discussion with Rayan Cherki in training that seemed to be centered around his body language.

While even players like Ilkay Gundogan are eyeing the Premier League title as this Sky Blues side are somewhat of a wounded animal after being in disarray for much of last season.

Big relief for Man City that Son Heung-min has left Tottenham

However, one advantage for Manchester City in their pursuit of domestic glory could be the exit of Tottenham Hotspur legend and now-LA FC winger Son Heung-min, a player who has historically caused them problems.

The South Korean skipper has registered eight goals and five assists in 21 appearances against City, winning 10 games in the process as Spurs have become the English giants’ bogey team in recent years.

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Pep Guardiola admitted being wary of Son, acknowledging that he tends to cause nightmares to his defence, saying in May 2024: “You know how many times Son punishes us the last seven, eight years? How many goals they score with Harry Kane? Oh my God.”

In February 2022 as well, Guardiola expressed how much the Spurs icon hurts his side, saying via Manchester Evening News: “They have a lot of weapons. Son, we suffer every time, with Kane, Moura, they have a lot of quality. The patterns they do, what I saw yesterday and today, they realise.”

With next season’s potential title race between City, Liverpool and Arsenal expected to be a close affair, the Sky Blues would be aiming to get off to a flyer — with games against Wolves and Tottenham being the first two games of the campaign.

Bernardo Silva pinpointed Manchester City’s struggles in defensive transitions and with Son often dismantling Pep Guardiola’s side on the break, his exit boosts their chances of coming out on top in August and January next year.

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Considering the title race could be decided by a small margin in the upcoming campaign, doing a potential double over Tottenham would only help City’s chances of winning the league.

Aside from Son, another player who has an impressive record against Manchester City is Marcus Rashford.

Rashford, who left Manchester United to sign for Barcelona on loan this summer scored seven goals and assisted one in 23 games against the Sky Blues.

Ultimately, if Manchester City play their best football, only their overarching quality as side will dictate whether they become the champions of England or not.

But simultaneously, the departures of Son and Rashford could potentially help Pep Guardiola and Co’s chances.