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(Credit: Imago, Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Savinho exit increasingly likely as Man City line up new attacking additions Tue 17 March 2026 13:00, UK Manchester City could consider letting Savinho leave this summer if they add to their squad in the attacking areas, sources have told Football Insider.Pep Guardiola has worked hard to keep hold of the Brazilian in recent months, but there is still a chance that the door could be opened for him to leave the Etihad Stadium ahead of next season. Man City spent heavily to add to their squad last summer, and while they have no current plans to lose Savinho at the moment, a similar effort in the market this time around could ultimately result in him being sold.



Credit: Imago 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUBSavinho not fully protected by new contract agreementSavinho was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham last summer, only for Guardiola to ultimately stand in the way of that link progressing any further.

Antoine Semenyo’s £64million arrival from Bournemouth in the January transfer window has only exacerbated the competition for places in City’s attack even further, and if that continues this summer, then it could spell the end for Savinho. Will Tottenham pursue Man City deal again?Former Man City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider at the start of February that Tottenham would have chased Savinho again in the January transfer window, had he not picked up an injury.