“I’m hearing…” – Fabrizio Romano says £60m star now ready to join Tottenham, Frank pushing for deal
Tottenham Hotspur have escalated their efforts to secure Manchester City winger Savinho before the transfer deadline, with negotiations now entering a critical phase.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Europa League winners are preparing an improved offer after their initial £43 million bid failed to meet City’s valuation for the Brazilian prodigy.
The 21-year-old has emerged as a prime target for new Spurs manager Thomas Frank, who views the versatile attacker as a potential cornerstone of his revamped frontline.
While Pep Guardiola’s side remain reluctant sellers this late in the window, Savinho’s apparent enthusiasm for the move adds intrigue to the negotiations.
The young winger sees Tottenham as an ideal platform to secure regular first-team football and establish himself as a Premier League star.
City’s stance remains firm – they value Savinho at least €70 million (£60 million) and have no intention of sanctioning a cut-price departure.
As Romano revealed on GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast: “Fifty or fifty-five million euros will never be enough. From what I’m hearing, it has to be at least seventy million for City to even consider this approach.”
The Premier League champions consider the Brazilian an important squad member, particularly given the compressed timeline to find a replacement.
For Tottenham, securing Savinho’s signature would represent a significant coup during what promises to be a frenetic final stretch of the transfer window.
The North London club are working on multiple fronts, with Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze also firmly on their radar as they seek to compensate for the creative void left by James Maddison’s long-term ACL injury and Son Heung-min’s MLS departure.
Frank has already begun reshaping his squad with the additions of Mohammed Kudus and João Palhinha, while converting loan deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel into permanent arrangements.
However, the potential acquisition of Savinho would provide something different – a dynamic, technically gifted wide player capable of transforming Tottenham’s attacking options.
As the clock ticks down to deadline day, this transfer saga encapsulates the high-stakes nature of late-window negotiations.
Tottenham must decide whether to meet City’s steep asking price for a player who could become central to their project, while Guardiola faces the dilemma of either cashing in on a squad player or retaining valuable depth.
One thing is certain – the coming days will prove pivotal in determining where Savinho plies his trade this season.