Tottenham Hotspur are making significant progress in their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, with Italian journalist Nico Schira reporting that an agreement in principle has already been reached over personal terms with the Brazilian.
Spurs have moved quickly in this transfer window, already snapping up Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers as Roberto De Zerbi sets about rebuilding the squad in his image. Attention on the defensive front continues too, with Tottenham having seen two bids knocked back for Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke — though a third offer is reportedly being weighed up.
Now, focus is shifting to the attack — and Savinho appears to be the man Spurs want most.
A Long-Standing Target Finally Within Reach
Tottenham’s interest in the 22-year-old is no recent development. The club tracked him across multiple windows before holding back from making a move — but that hesitation is now firmly behind them. Reports suggest Spurs have tabled a contract offer worth around £120,000 per week, and Schira confirms the player has agreed terms in principle on a deal running until 2031. De Zerbi is said to be a major admirer, viewing Savinho as central to his attacking vision.
The remaining hurdle is agreeing a transfer fee with Manchester City. Should that be cleared, it would stand as another marquee addition in what is shaping up to be a genuinely ambitious summer rebuild.
What Savinho Brings — And Where He Can Improve
Savinho offers Tottenham something they have sorely lacked — a direct, explosive winger who can take on defenders, stretch backlines, and inject unpredictability into the final third. His pace, flair, and relentless pressing make him ideally suited to De Zerbi’s high-energy style.
The one area under scrutiny is his end product. Since joining City in a £30 million deal, the Brazilian has managed seven goals — a modest return that hints at untapped potential rather than a fundamental flaw. Even Pep Guardiola acknowledged this, while making clear his appreciation for the winger’s mentality — noting that Savinho’s refusal to stop running and his constant desire to make things happen were qualities he greatly valued, even if the final decision-making still had room to grow.
Under De Zerbi’s coaching at Spurs, the hope is that those rough edges get smoothed out — and if they do, Tottenham may well have unearthed one of the Premier League’s next standout attacking talents.
