(Credit: Hasan Karim - Breaking Media/Imago)

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

Mon 11 August 2025 14:29, UK

Tottenham’s negotiations with Manchester City over a move for Savinho are progressing quickly, sources have told Football Insider.

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The two Premier League sides are in discussions over a potential deal, with Spurs reportedly offering £43million for the winger.

Sources say that Man City are reluctant to sell Savinho, who only joined the club 12 months ago, but won’t stand in his way if he wants to make the move to North London.

Last season, the 21-year-old started 33 games in all competitions for Pep Guardiola’s side, scoring three goals and picking up 13 assists.

Man City want to keep Savinho (Credit: Imago)

Tottenham are in the market for an attacking midfielder, after James Maddison suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in pre-season.

The 28-year-old is now expected to be out for a prolonged period of time, with a return not likely until the latter stages of the 2025/26 campaign.

Sources say that Tottenham are completely focused on bringing Savinho to the club as Maddison’s replacement, with the Brazilian able to play as an advanced midfielder, despite being a natural winger.

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Spurs had been linked with Como’s Nico Paz, but their interest in the Argentine has cooled following their approach for the Man City star.

Maddison is out for a long period of time (Credit: Imago)

Meanwhile, Football Insider exclusively revealed that Tottenham are likely to have earned around £10m from their pre-season tour of Asia.

Spurs faced Arsenal in the first north London derby to be played outside of the UK in the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on 31 July.

Thomas Frank’s side secured a 1-0 victory over the Gunners, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring the only goal of the game.

Tottenham then headed to South Korea to face Newcastle United, where they drew 1-1 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on 3 August. 

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